Equity Linked Deposits (Put Option)
Transcript of Equity Linked Deposits (Put Option)
Financial Disclosure Document dated 24 August 2012
Equity Linked Deposits (Put Option)
offered by
Nanyang Commercial Bank Limited(incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability and is a licensed bank regulated by
the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and registered with the Securities and Futures Commission for
Types 1 and 4 regulated activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance)
(ldquoBankrdquo)
Offeror and Product Arranger
Nanyang Commercial Bank Limited
Our Equity Linked Deposits (Put Option) (ldquoEquity Linked Depositsrdquo) are not equivalent to
conventional time deposits and are not principal protected They are unlisted structured
investment products embedded with derivatives You may sustain a total loss in your
investment
The Securities and Futures Commission (ldquoSFCrdquo) has authorised the issue of this document based
on the standard format submitted under section 105(1) of the Securities and Futures Ordinance
(Cap 571 Laws of Hong Kong) The SFC takes no responsibility for the contents of this
document makes no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaims
any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any
part of the contents of this document The SFCrsquos authorisation does not imply its endorsement
or recommendation of the Equity Linked Deposits referred to in this document
IMPORTANT
If you are in any doubt about any of the contents of this document you should obtain independent
professional advice
References to the ldquoBankrdquo ldquowerdquo or ldquousrdquo in this document mean Nanyang Commercial BankLimited
This Financial Disclosure Document sets out financial information relating to the Bank No EquityLinked Deposits are being offered by this document alone If you would like to make an investmentin any Equity Linked Deposits you must read the principal brochure dated 4 May 2012 (including anyaddendum to the principal brochure) issued by the Bank relating to the Equity Linked Deposits andthe relevant termsheet together with this Financial Disclosure Document each as indicated in therelevant termsheet from time to time (together ldquoOffering Documentsrdquo) Printed copies CD-Romcopies (if available) andor electronic copies (if available) of the Offering Documents are availablefrom (in the case of printed copies and CD-Rom copies) our branches or (in the case of electroniccopies) on our website at httpwwwncbcomhk as specified on the relevant termsheet You shouldread and understand all of the Offering Documents for an Equity Linked Deposit before decidingwhether to make an investment
You are warned that the value of our Equity Linked Deposits may fluctuate and you may sustain atotal loss of your investment You should therefore ensure that you understand the nature of ourEquity Linked Deposits and carefully study the risk factors set out in the Offering Documents for ourEquity Linked Deposits and where necessary seek independent professional advice before youdecide whether to invest in our Equity Linked Deposits
The Offering Documents of the Equity Linked Deposits include particulars given in compliance withthe Code on Unlisted Structured Investment Products issued by the SFC (ldquoCoderdquo) for the purpose ofgiving information with regard to the Bank (as the Offeror and the Product Arranger) and the EquityLinked Deposits We (as the Offeror and the Product Arranger) accept full responsibility for thecontents of and the completeness and accuracy of the information contained in each of the OfferingDocuments and confirm having made all reasonable enquiries that to the best of our knowledgeand belief there is no untrue or misleading statement or other facts the omission of which wouldmake any statement therein untrue or misleading We (as the Offeror and the Product Arranger) alsoconfirm that the Equity Linked Deposits comply with the Code We confirm that we (as the Offeror)meet the eligibility requirements applicable to issuers set out in the Code and we (as the ProductArranger) meet the eligibility requirements applicable to product arrangers set out in the Code
None of the Offering Documents constitute a prospectus under the Companies Ordinance (Cap 32Laws of Hong Kong)
The Bankrsquos independent auditor PricewaterhouseCoopers (the certified public accountants) of 22ndFloor Princersquos Building 10 Chater Road Central Hong Kong has given and has not withdrawn itswritten consent to the inclusion of its independent auditorrsquos report dated 23 March 2012 on theconsolidated financial statements of the Bank for the year ended 31 December 2011 and theauditorrsquos review report dated 15 August 2012 on the unaudited consolidated interim financialstatements of the Bank for the six months ended 30 June 2012 (collectively the ldquoReportsrdquo) andorthe references to its name in this document in the form and context in which they are included TheReports were not prepared for incorporation in this document The Bank confirms thatPricewaterhouseCoopers was engaged by the Bank as its independent auditor in respect of itsaudited consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2011 and unauditedconsolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2012 and the Bank is notaware of to the best of its knowledge any conflict of interests for the auditor in the preparation ofthe Reports
We confirm that the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended30 June 2012 were prepared in accordance with the Bankrsquos usual accounting policies and procedures
The Bankrsquos financial year runs from 1 January to 31 December
If English is not your preferred language you may request for copies of this Financial DisclosureDocument written in Chinese from our sales staff at our designated branches 倘若英文並非 閣下屬意的語言 閣下可向本行指定分行的銷售人員索取本財務披露文件的中文語言版本
minus 1 minus
CONTENTS
The audited consolidated annual financial statements of Nanyang Commercial Bank Limited for
the year ended 31 December 2011
The unaudited interim report of Nanyang Commercial Bank Limited for the six months ended 30
June 2012
minus 2 minus
2011
CONTENTS PAGEReport of the Directors 1Independent Auditorrsquos Report 3Consolidated Income Statement 5Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 6Statement of Comprehensive Income 7Consolidated Balance Sheet 8Balance Sheet 9Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 10Statement of Changes in Equity 11Consolidated Cash Flow Statement 12Notes to the Financial Statements
1 Principal activities 132 Summary of significant accounting policies 133 Critical accounting estimates and judgements in applying accounting policies 384 Financial risk management 405 Net interest income 1126 Net fee and commission income 1137 Net trading gain(loss) 1138 Net gain on other financial assets 1149 Other operating income 11410 Net charge of impairment allowances 11411 Operating expenses 11512 Net gain from disposal offair value adjustments on investment properties 11513 Net (loss)gain from disposalrevaluation of properties plant and equipment 11514 Taxation 11615 Profit attributable to the equity holders of the Bank 11616 Dividends 11717 Retirement benefit costs 11718 Share option schemes 11819 Directorsrsquo and senior managementrsquos emoluments 12020 Cash and balances with banks and other financial institutions 12221 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 12322 Derivative financial instruments 12423 Advances and other accounts 13124 Loan impairment allowances 13125 Investment in securities 13326 Investment in subsidiaries 13827 Investment properties 13828 Properties plant and equipment 13929 Other assets 14230 Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 14231 Deposits from customers and hedge accounting 14232 Other accounts and provisions 14333 Assets pledged as security 14334 Deferred taxation 14335 Share capital 14636 Reserves 14637 Notes to consolidated cash flow statement 14738 Contingent liabilities and commitments 14839 Capital commitments 14840 Operating lease commitments 149
CONTENTS PAGE41 Litigation 15042 Segmental reporting 15043 Loans to directors and officers 15744 Significant related party transactions 15745 Currency concentrations 16046 Cross-border claims 16047 Non-bank Mainland China exposures 16248 Ultimate holding company 16249 Comparative amounts 16250 Approval of financial statements 162
Unaudited Supplementary Financial Information 1 Capital charge for credit market and operational risks 1632 Capital requirements for credit risks 1643 Credit risk under the internal ratings-based approach 1654 Credit risk under the standardised (credit risk) approach 1765 Counterparty credit risk-related exposures 1796 Assets securitisation 1837 Capital requirements for market risk 1848 Capital requirements for operational risk 1859 Equity exposures in banking book 185 Management of Risks 186Corporate Governance 189Business Review 196 Appendix
Subsidiaries of the Bank 201
Definitions 202
1
Report of the Directors
The Directors are pleased to present their report together with the audited consolidated financial statements of Nanyang
Commercial Bank Limited (hereinafter as the ldquoBankrdquo) and its subsidiaries (together with the Bank hereinafter as the ldquoGrouprdquo) for
the year ended 31 December 2011
Principal Activities The Bank is a licensed bank authorised under the Hong Kong Banking Ordinance The principal activities of the Bank are the
provision of banking and related financial services The principal activities of the Banks subsidiaries are shown in ldquoAppendix -
Subsidiaries of the Bankrdquo to the Financial Statements
Results and Appropriations The results of the Group for the year are set out in the consolidated income statement on page 5
No dividend was declared for the year ended 31 December 2011 (31 December 2010 HK$483000000)
Reserves Details of movements in the reserves of the Group are set out in the consolidated statement of changes in equity on page 10
Donations Charitable and other donations made by the Group during the year amounted to approximately HK$91000
Properties Plant and Equipment Details of movements in properties plant and equipment of the Group and the Bank are set out in Note 28 to the Financial
Statements
Share Capital Details of the share capital of the Bank are set out in Note 35 to the Financial Statements
Directors The directors during the year and up to the date of this report are
Board of Directors
Chairman Zhou Zaiqun
Vice Chairman Fang Hongguang (appointed on 28 March 2011)
Zeng Xiaoping
Xu Gang (resigned on 28 March 2011)
Directors Gao Yingxin
Zhuo Chengwen
Li Jiuzhong
Zhu Yanlai
Yuen Wai Keung
Chang Hsin Kang
Lan Hong Tsung David
Lau Hon Chuen
Non-executive directors Independent non-executive directors
2
Report of the Directors (continued) Directors (continued) In accordance with Article 81 of the Articles of Association of the Bank Mr Zeng Xiaoping Mr Gao Yingxin Mr Zhuo Chengwen
and Ms Zhu Yanlai retire at the forthcoming annual general meeting and being eligible offer themselves for re-election
Directorsrsquo Interests in Equity or Debt Securities Saved as disclosed in Note 18 at no time during the year was the Bank or any of its holding companies subsidiaries or fellow
subsidiaries a party to any arrangements to enable the directors of the Bank to acquire benefits by means of the acquisition of
shares in or debentures of the Bank or any other body corporate
Directorsrsquo Interests in Contracts of Significance No contracts of significance in relation to the Groups business to which the Bank or any of its holding companies subsidiaries or
fellow subsidiaries was a party and in which any of the Banks directors had a material interest whether directly or indirectly
subsisted at the end of the year or at any time during the year
Management Contracts No contracts concerning the management and administration of the whole or any substantial part of the business of the Bank were
entered into or existed during the year
Compliance with the Banking (Disclosure) Rules The financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2011 comply with the requirements set out in the Banking (Disclosure)
Rules under the Hong Kong Banking Ordinance
Auditor The financial statements for the year have been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers who retire and being eligible offer
themselves for re-appointment
On behalf of the Board
Zhou Zaiqun
Chairman
Hong Kong 23 March 2012
3
Independent Auditorrsquos Report To the shareholders of Nanyang Commercial Bank Limited (incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability)
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Nanyang Commercial Bank Limited (the ldquoBankrdquo) and its subsidiaries
(together the ldquoGrouprdquo) set out on pages 5 to 162 which comprise the consolidated and company balance sheets as at 31
December 2011 and the consolidated income statement the consolidated and company statements of comprehensive income
the consolidated and company statements of changes in equity and the consolidated cash flow statement for the year then ended
and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information
Directorsrsquo Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements
The directors of the Bank are responsible for the preparation of consolidated financial statements that give a true and fair view in
accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and
the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the
preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error
Auditorrsquos Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit and to report our opinion
solely to you as a body in accordance with section 141 of the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance and for no other purpose We do
not assume responsibility towards or accept liability to any other person for the contents of this report
We conducted our audit in accordance with Hong Kong Standards on Auditing issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public
Accountants Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial
statements The procedures selected depend on the auditorrsquos judgment including the assessment of the risks of material
misstatement of the consolidated financial statements whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments the auditor
considers internal control relevant to the entityrsquos preparation of consolidated financial statements that give a true and fair view in
order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the entityrsquos internal control An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and
the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the
consolidated financial statements
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion
4
Independent Auditorrsquos Report (continued) To the shareholders of Nanyang Commercial Bank Limited (continued) (incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability)
Opinion
In our opinion the consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Bank and of the Group as
at 31 December 2011 and of the Grouprsquos profit and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Hong Kong Financial
Reporting Standards and have been properly prepared in accordance with the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Certified Public Accountants
Hong Kong 23 March 2012
5
Consolidated Income Statement
For the year ended 31 December Notes 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Interest income 5803023 3820407Interest expense (2518282) (1062445) Net interest income 5 3284741 2757962 Fee and commission income 863825 780442Fee and commission expense (73639) (79799) Net fee and commission income 6 790186 700643 Net trading gain(loss) 7 80349 (36185)Net (loss)gain on financial instruments designated at fair value through
profit or loss (4561) 45047Net gain on other financial assets 8 53780 80200Other operating income 9 46074 46344 Net operating income before impairment allowances 4250569 3594011Net charge of impairment allowances 10 (161306) (30620) Net operating income 4089263 3563391Operating expenses 11 (1284837) (1433785) Operating profit 2804426 2129606Net gain from disposal offair value adjustments on investment properties 12 136237 78674Net (loss)gain from disposalrevaluation of properties plant and equipment 13 (14468) 3544 Profit before taxation 2926195 2211824Taxation 14 (477237) (377422) Profit for the year 2448958 1834402 Dividends 16 - 483000
The notes on pages 13 to 162 are an integral part of these financial statements
6
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income For the year ended 31 December Notes 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Profit for the year 2448958 1834402 Premises
Revaluation of premises 1213719 534270Deferred tax 34 (172968) (68439) 1040751 465831
Available-for-sale securities Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities 3249 185775Release upon disposal of available-for-sale securities (53559) (89538)Net charge of impairment allowances on available-for-sale securities
transferred to income statement 10 725 -Amortisation with respect to available-for-sale securities transferred to held-
to-maturity securities (5957) (11218)Deferred tax 34 11131 (15162) (44411) 69857
Change in fair value of hedging instruments under net investment hedges (91759) (23785) Currency translation difference 292659 229350 Other comprehensive income for the year net of tax 1197240 741253 Total comprehensive income for the year 3646198 2575655
The notes on pages 13 to 162 are an integral part of these financial statements
7
Statement of Comprehensive Income For the year ended 31 December Notes 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Profit for the year 2180414 1812794 Premises
Revaluation of premises 1195288 518116Deferred tax 34 (169034) (65507)
1026254 452609 Available-for-sale securities
Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities (18200) 196205Release upon disposal of available-for-sale securities (53559) (89538)Net charge of impairment allowances on available-for-sale securities
transferred to income statement 10 725 -Amortisation with respect to available-for-sale securities transferred to held-
to-maturity securities (5957) (11218)Deferred tax 34 16494 (17770) (60497) 77679
Currency translation difference 175 1018 Other comprehensive income for the year net of tax 965932 531306 Total comprehensive income for the year 3146346 2344100
The notes on pages 13 to 162 are an integral part of these financial statements
8
Consolidated Balance Sheet
At
31 December At
31 December Notes 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000ASSETS Cash and balances with banks and other financial institutions 20 43994333 24455981Placements with banks and other financial institutions maturing between
one and twelve months 23169580 7754054Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 21 2245761 2252783Derivative financial instruments 22 816403 1128659Advances and other accounts 23 132914225 124150176Investment in securities 25 30182604 27180437Investment properties 27 847948 618263Properties plant and equipment 28 4583411 3439380Deferred tax assets 34 57714 26204Other assets 29 819477 1169252 Total assets 239631456 192175189 LIABILITIES Deposits and balances from banks and other financial institutions 28066288 18774689Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 30 1077896 1185375Derivative financial instruments 22 672618 916211Deposits from customers 31 174469468 141336905Other accounts and provisions 32 8396670 6856327Current tax liabilities 229927 168626Deferred tax liabilities 34 582393 447058 Total liabilities 213495260 169685191 EQUITY Share capital 35 700000 700000Reserves 36 25436196 21789998 Total equity 26136196 22489998 Total liabilities and equity 239631456 192175189
The notes on pages 13 to 162 are an integral part of these financial statements Approved by the Board of Directors on 23 March 2012 and signed on behalf of the Board by
Fang Hongguang Lau Hon Chuen
Director Director
Yuen Wai Keung Leung Ka Chun
Director Secretary
9
Balance Sheet
At
31 December At
31 December Notes 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000ASSETS Cash and balances with banks and other financial institutions 20 26941578 20338471Placements with banks and other financial institutions maturing between
one and twelve months 2260456 1834313Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 21 2245761 2252783Derivative financial instruments 22 749148 1095238Advances and other accounts 23 95159808 83912646Investment in securities 25 26016031 25758916Investment in subsidiaries 26 5222682 5286630Investment properties 27 802260 579940Properties plant and equipment 28 4120250 3102010Deferred tax assets 34 656 627Other assets 29 652284 1146077 Total assets 164170914 145307651 LIABILITIES Deposits and balances from banks and other financial institutions 9476635 8896221Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 30 1077896 1185375Derivative financial instruments 22 614632 888344Deposits from customers 31 124747402 109845308Other accounts and provisions 32 2767476 2344087Current tax liabilities 199047 142517Deferred tax liabilities 34 573293 437612 Total liabilities 139456381 123739464 EQUITY Share capital 35 700000 700000Reserves 36 24014533 20868187 Total equity 24714533 21568187 Total liabilities and equity 164170914 145307651
The notes on pages 13 to 162 are an integral part of these financial statements
Approved by the Board of Directors on 23 March 2012 and signed on behalf of the Board by
Fang Hongguang Lau Hon Chuen
Director Director
Yuen Wai Keung Leung Ka Chun
Director Secretary
10
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
Share capital
Share premium
Capital reserve
Premisesrevaluation
reserve
Reserve forfair value
changes of available-
for-sale securities
Regulatory reserve
Translation reserve
Retained earnings Total
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 At 1 January 2010 700000 2444517 605 2328600 61954 740826 219077 13901764 20397343 Profit for the year - - - - - - - 1834402 1834402Other comprehensive income
Premises - - - 465831 - - - - 465831Available-for-sale securities - - - - 81530 - - (11673) 69857Change in fair value of hedging
instruments under net investment hedges - - - - - - (23785) - (23785)
Currency translation difference - - - 3288 (1) - 226063 - 229350
Total comprehensive income - - - 469119 81529 - 202278 1822729 2575655 Release upon disposal of premises - - - (102452) - - - 102452 -Transfer from retained earnings - - - - - 400310 - (400310) -Interim dividend - - - - - - - (483000) (483000) At 31 December 2010 700000 2444517 605 2695267 143483 1141136 421355 14943635 22489998
Share capital
Share premium
Capital reserve
Premisesrevaluation
reserve
Reserve forfair value
changes of available-
for-sale securities
Regulatory reserve
Translation reserve
Retained earnings Total
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 At 1 January 2011 700000 2444517 605 2695267 143483 1141136 421355 14943635 22489998 Profit for the year - - - - - - - 2448958 2448958Other comprehensive income
Premises - - - 1040751 - - - - 1040751Available-for-sale securities - - - - (38690) - - (5721) (44411)Change in fair value of hedging
instruments under net investment hedges - - - - - - (91759) - (91759)
Currency translation difference - - - 4568 (362) - 288453 - 292659 Total comprehensive income - - - 1045319 (39052) - 196694 2443237 3646198 Release upon disposal of premises - - - (67095) - - - 67095 -Transfer from retained earnings - - - - - 217491 - (217491) - At 31 December 2011 700000 2444517 605 3673491 104431 1358627 618049 17236476 26136196
In accordance with the requirements of the HKMA the amounts are set aside for general banking risks including future losses or other unforeseeable risks in addition
to the loan impairment allowances recognised under HKAS 39
The notes on pages 13 to 162 are an integral part of these financial statements
11
Statement of Changes in Equity
Share capital
Share premium
Premisesrevaluation
reserve
Reserve forfair value
changes of available-
for-sale securities
Regulatory reserve
Translation reserve
Retained earnings
Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 At 1 January 2010 700000 2444517 2190125 61952 507306 (7122) 13810309 19707087 Profit for the year - - - - - - 1812794 1812794 Other comprehensive income
Premises - - 452609 - - - - 452609 Available-for-sale securities - - - 89351 - - (11672) 77679 Currency translation difference - - - - - 1018 - 1018
Total comprehensive income - - 452609 89351 - 1018 1801122 2344100 Release upon disposal of premises - - (99138) - - - 99138 - Transfer from retained earnings - - - - 131808 - (131808) - Interim dividend - - - - - - (483000) (483000) At 31 December 2010 700000 2444517 2543596 151303 639114 (6104) 15095761 21568187
Share capital
Share premium
Premisesrevaluation
reserve
Reserve forfair value
changes of available-
for-sale securities
Regulatory reserve
Translation reserve
Retained earnings
Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 At 1 January 2011 700000 2444517 2543596 151303 639114 (6104) 15095761 21568187 Profit for the year - - - - - - 2180414 2180414 Other comprehensive income
Premises - - 1026254 - - - - 1026254 Available-for-sale securities - - - (54776) - - (5721) (60497) Currency translation difference - - - - - 175 - 175
Total comprehensive income - - 1026254 (54776) - 175 2174693 3146346 Release upon disposal of premises - - (65938) - - - 65938 - Transfer from retained earnings - - - - 69396 - (69396) - At 31 December 2011 700000 2444517 3503912 96527 708510 (5929) 17266996 24714533
In accordance with the requirements of the HKMA the amounts are set aside for general banking risks including future losses or other unforeseeable risks in
addition to the loan impairment allowances recognised under HKAS 39
The notes on pages 13 to 162 are an integral part of these financial statements
12
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
For the year ended 31 December Notes 2011 2010
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Cash flows from operating activities Operating cash inflow before taxation 37(a) 20676887 8737858Hong Kong profits tax paid (366311) (218661)Overseas profits tax paid (106236) (46017)
Net cash inflow from operating activities 20204340 8473180 Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of properties plant and equipment 28 (198551) (111492)Purchase of investment properties 27 (13105) -Proceeds from disposal of properties plant and equipment 67734 105084Proceeds from disposal of investment properties 5892 166221
Net cash (outflow)inflow from investing activities (138030) 159813 Cash flows from financing activities
Dividends paid (483000) -Distribution to BOCHK - (6215)
Net cash outflow from financing activities (483000) (6215) Increase in cash and cash equivalents 19583310 8626778Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 30391069 21301340Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 1014729 462951 Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December 37(b) 50989108 30391069
The notes on pages 13 to 162 are an integral part of these financial statements
13
Notes to the Financial Statements
1 Principal activities
Nanyang Commercial Bank Limited was incorporated in Hong Kong (hereinafter as the ldquoBankrdquo) and its subsidiaries were
incorporated in Hong Kong or Shanghai (together with the Bank hereinafter as the ldquoGrouprdquo) The Bank is a licensed bank
authorised under the Hong Kong Banking Ordinance
The principal activities of the Bank are the provision of banking and related financial services The principal activities of the
Bankrsquos subsidiaries are shown in ldquoAppendix - Subsidiaries of the Bankrdquo to the financial statements The address of the Bankrsquos
registered office is 151 Des Voeux Road Central Hong Kong
2 Summary of significant accounting policies
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below
These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented unless otherwise stated
21 Basis of preparation
The consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial
Reporting Standards (HKFRSs is a collective term which includes all applicable individual Hong Kong Financial Reporting
Standards HKASs and Interpretations) issued by the HKICPA and the requirements of the Hong Kong Companies
Ordinance
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the
revaluation of available-for-sale securities financial assets and financial liabilities (including derivative financial
instruments) at fair value through profit or loss investment properties which are carried at fair value and premises which
are carried at fair value or revalued amount less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with HKFRSs requires the use of certain critical accounting
estimates It also requires the Management to exercise judgement in the process of applying the Grouprsquos accounting
policies The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity or areas where assumptions and estimates are
significant to the consolidated financial statements are disclosed in Note 3
14
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
21 Basis of preparation (continued)
(a) Standards amendments and interpretations already mandatorily effective for accounting periods beginning
on 1 January 2011
Standard Interpretation Content
Applicable for financial years beginning onafter
Currently relevant to the Group
HKAS 24 (Revised) Related Party Disclosures
1 January 2011 Yes
HKAS 32 (Amendment) Classification of Rights Issues 1 February 2010 No
HKFRS 1 (Revised) First-time Adoption of Hong Kong Financial Reporting StandardsndashLimited exemption from comparative HKFRS 7 disclosures for first-time adopters
1 July 2010 No
HK(IFRIC)-Int 14 (Amendment)
The Limit on a Defined Benefit Asset Minimum Funding Requirements and their Interaction
1 January 2011 No
HK(IFRIC)-Int 19 Extinguishing Financial Liabilities with Equity Instruments
1 July 2010 No
bull HKAS 24 (Revised) lsquoRelated Party Disclosuresrsquo The Group early adopted the partial exemption regarding disclosure
requirements for transactions with government-related entities in its annual financial statements for the year ended 31
December 2009 The application of the remainder of the revised standard this year which amends the definition of
related parties will not have significant impact on the presentation and disclosure of the Grouprsquos financial statements
15
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
21 Basis of preparation (continued)
(b) Standards and amendments issued that are not yet mandatorily effective and have not been early adopted by
the Group in 2011
The following standards and amendments have been issued and are mandatory for accounting periods beginning on
or after 1 July 2011
Standard Content
Applicable for financial years beginning onafter
Currently relevant to the Group
HKAS 1 (Revised) Presentation of Financial Statements 1 July 2012 Yes
HKAS 19 (2011) Employee Benefits 1 January 2013 Yes
HKAS 27 (2011) Separate Financial Statements 1 January 2013 Yes
HKAS 28 (2011) Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures
1 January 2013 No
HKAS 32 (Amendment) Financial Instruments Presentation ndash Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
1 January 2014 Yes
HKFRS 1 (Revised) First-time Adoption of HKFRS ndash Fixed Dates and Hyperinflation
1 July 2011 No
HKFRS 7 (Amendment) Financial Instruments Disclosures ndash Transfer of Financial Assets
1 July 2011 Yes
HKFRS 7 (Amendment) Financial Instruments Disclosures ndash Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
1 January 2013 Yes
HKFRS 7 (Amendment) Financial Instruments Disclosures ndash Transition to IFRS 9
1 January 2015 Yes
HKFRS 9 Financial Instruments 1 January 2015 Yes
HKFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements 1 January 2013 Yes
HKFRS 11 Joint Arrangements 1 January 2013 No
HKFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities 1 January 2013 Yes
HKFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement 1 January 2013 Yes
16
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
21 Basis of preparation (continued)
(b) Standards and amendments issued that are not yet mandatorily effective and have not been early adopted by
the Group in 2011 (continued)
bull HKAS 1 (Revised) lsquoPresentation of Financial Statementsrsquo The amendments to HKAS 1 (Revised) require companies
preparing financial statements in accordance with HKFRSs to group together items within other comprehensive
income (OCI) that may be reclassified to the profit or loss section of the income statement The amendments also
reaffirm existing requirements that items in OCI and profit or loss should be presented as either a single statement or
two consecutive statements The adoption of this revised standard will affect the presentation of the Grouprsquos statement
of comprehensive income
bull HKAS 19 (2011) lsquoEmployee Benefitsrsquo The revised standard mainly amends the part related to accounting for
changes in defined benefit obligations and plan assets and related presentation and disclosure The amendments do
not have significant impact on the Grouprsquos financial statements
bull HKAS 27 (2011) lsquoSeparate Financial Statementsrsquo Please refer to the below on HKFRS 10 lsquoConsolidated Financial
Statementsrsquo
bull HKAS 28 (2011) lsquoInvestments in Associates and Joint Venturesrsquo Please refer to the below on HKFRS 11 lsquoJoint
Arrangementsrsquo
bull HKAS 32 (Amendment) lsquoFinancial Instruments Presentation ndash Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilitiesrsquo
The amendment addresses inconsistencies in current practice when applying the offsetting criteria and clarifies the
meaning of lsquocurrently has a legally enforceable right of set-offrsquo and the application of offsetting criteria to some gross
settlement systems (such as central clearing house systems) that may be considered equivalent to net settlement The
Group is considering the financial impact of the amendment
bull HKFRS 7 (Amendment) lsquoFinancial Instruments Disclosures - Transfer of Financial Assetsrsquo The amendment
introduces new quantitative disclosure requirements for transfers of financial assets that are either fully derecognised
or derecognised not in their entirety The adoption of this amendment will affect the disclosures of the Grouprsquos financial
statements when the Group undertakes transfers of financial assets that fall within its scope
17
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
21 Basis of preparation (continued)
(b) Standards and amendments issued that are not yet mandatorily effective and have not been early adopted by
the Group in 2011 (continued)
bull HKFRS 7 (Amendment) lsquoFinancial Instruments Disclosures - Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilitiesrsquo
The new disclosures which are similar to the new US GAAP disclosure requirements would provide users with
information that is useful in (i) evaluating the effect or potential effect of netting arrangements on an entityrsquos financial
position and (ii) analysing and comparing financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRSs and US GAAP The
adoption of this amended standard will affect the disclosure of the Grouprsquos financial statements
bull HKFRS 7 (Amendment) lsquoFinancial Instruments Disclosures - Transition to IFRS 9rsquo The amendments provide relief
from the requirement to restate comparative financial statements which was originally available only to entities that
chose to apply HKFRS 9 prior to 2012 Instead additional transition disclosures will be required to help users to better
understand the effect of initial application of the standard
bull HKFRS 9 lsquoFinancial Instrumentsrsquo The first part of HKFRS 9 was issued in November 2009 and will replace those
parts of HKAS 39 relating to the classification and measurement of financial assets In November 2010 a further
pronouncement was published to address financial liabilities and derecognition Key features are as follows
(i) Classification and Measurement
Financial assets are required to be classified into one of the following measurement categories (1) those to be
measured subsequently at fair value or (2) those to be measured subsequently at amortised cost Classification is
to be made on transition and subsequently on initial recognition The classification depends on the entityrsquos
business model for managing its financial instruments and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the
instrument
A financial instrument is subsequently measured at amortised cost only if it is a debt instrument and the objective
of the entityrsquos business model is to hold the asset to collect the contractual cash flows and the assetrsquos contractual
cash flows represent only unleveraged payments of principal and interest All other debt instruments are to be
measured at fair value through profit or loss
All equity instruments are to be measured subsequently at fair value Equity instruments that are held for trading will
be measured at fair value through profit or loss For all other equity investments an irrevocable election can be
made at initial recognition to recognise unrealised and realised fair value gains and losses through other
comprehensive income rather than income statement Once elected to be recognised through other comprehensive
income there will be no reclassification of fair value gains and losses to income statement Dividends are to be
presented in income statement as long as they represent a return on investment
18
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
21 Basis of preparation (continued)
(b) Standards and amendments issued that are not yet mandatorily effective and have not been early adopted by
the Group in 2011 (continued)
(ii) Financial Liabilities and Derecognition
Except for the two substantial changes described below the classification and measurement requirements of
financial liabilities have been basically carried forward with minimal amendments from HKAS 39 For the
derecognition principles they are consistent with that of HKAS 39
The requirements related to the fair value option for financial liabilities were changed to address own credit risk It
requires the amount of change in fair value attributable to changes in the credit risk of the financial liabilities be
presented in other comprehensive income The remaining amount of the total gain or loss is included in income
statement If this requirement creates or enlarges an accounting mismatch in profit or loss then the whole fair value
change is presented in income statement The determination of whether there will be a mismatch will need to be
made at initial recognition of individual liabilities and will not be re-assessed Amounts presented in other
comprehensive income are not subsequently reclassified to income statement but may be transferred within equity
The standard eliminates the exception from fair value measurement contained in HKAS 39 for derivative liabilities
that are linked to and must be settled by delivery of an unquoted equity instrument
The mandatory effective date of HKFRS 9 is deferred from 1 January 2013 to 1 January 2015 with earlier adoption
still permitted The deferral will make it possible to have the same mandatory effective date for the entire standard
New transitional disclosures are required instead of comparative restatement The Group is considering the
financial impact of the standard and the timing of its application
bull HKFRS 10 lsquoConsolidated Financial Statementsrsquo HKFRS 10 builds on existing principles by identifying the concept of
control as the determining factor when considering whether an entity should be included within the consolidated
financial statements of the parent company The standard provides additional guidance to assist in the determination
of control where this is difficult to assess It also replaces all of the guidance on control and consolidation stipulated in
HKAS 27 (Revised) lsquoConsolidated and Separate Financial Statementsrsquo and HK(SIC)- Int 12 lsquoConsolidation ndash Special
Purpose Entitiesrsquo The remainder of HKAS 27 (Revised) is renamed HKAS 27 (2011) lsquoSeparate Financial Statementsrsquo
as a standard dealing solely with separate financial statements without changing the existing guidance for separate
financial statements
19
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
21 Basis of preparation (continued)
(b) Standards and amendments issued that are not yet mandatorily effective and have not been early adopted by
the Group in 2011 (continued)
bull HKFRS 11 lsquoJoint Arrangementsrsquo Changes in the definitions stipulated in HKFRS 11 have reduced the lsquotypesrsquo of joint
arrangements to two joint operations and joint ventures A joint operation is a joint arrangement that gives parties to
the arrangement direct rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities The lsquojointly controlled assetsrsquo classification
in HKAS 31 lsquoInterests in Joint Venturesrsquo has been merged into joint operations as both types of arrangements
generally result in the same accounting outcome A joint venture in contrast gives the parties rights to the net assets
or outcome of the arrangement Joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method in accordance with HKAS 28
lsquoInvestments in Associatesrsquo which is renamed as HKAS 28 (2011) lsquoInvestments in Associates and Joint Venturesrsquo The
standard is amended to include the requirements of joint ventures accounting and to merge with the requirements of
HK(SIC)-Int 13 lsquoJointly Controlled Entities ndash Non-Monetary Contributions by Venturersrsquo After the application of HKAS
28 (2011) entities can no longer account for an interest in a joint venture using the proportionate consolidation method
bull HKFRS 12 lsquoDisclosure of Interests in Other Entitiesrsquo The standard sets out the required disclosures for entities
reporting under the two new standards HKFRS 10 and HKFRS 11 and the revised standard HKAS 28 (2011) The
existing guidance and disclosure requirements for separate financial statements stipulated in HKAS 27 (Revised) are
unchanged HKFRS 12 requires entities to disclose information that helps financial statements readers to evaluate the
nature risks and financial effects associated with the entityrsquos interests in subsidiaries associates joint arrangements
and unconsolidated structured entities
The above HKFRS 10 HKFRS 11 HKFRS 12 HKAS 27 (2011) and HKAS 28 (2011) issued in June 2011 are a group
of five new standards that address the scope of reporting entity and will supersede HKAS 27 (Revised) HKAS 28
HKAS 31 HK(SIC)-Int 12 and HK(SIC)-Int 13 Earlier application of these standards are permitted but only when they
are applied at the same time The Group is assessing the impact on the financial statements of the Group as a result
of the adoption of these new standards
bull HKFRS 13 lsquoFair Value Measurementrsquo The new standard which was issued in June 2011 replaces the fair value
measurement guidance contained in individual HKFRSs by providing a revised definition of fair value and a single
source of fair value measurement and disclosure requirements for use across HKFRSs The requirements do not
extend the use of fair value accounting but provide guidance on how it should be applied when its use is already
required or permitted by other standards within HKFRSs The Group is assessing the impact on the financial
statements of the Group as a result of the adoption of this new standard
20
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
21 Basis of preparation (continued)
(c) Improvements to HKFRS
lsquoImprovements to HKFRSrsquo contains numerous amendments to HKFRS which the HKICPA considers not urgent but
necessary It comprises amendments that result in accounting changes for presentation recognition or measurement
purpose as well as terminology or editorial amendments related to a variety of individual HKFRS Most of the
amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2010 For amendments that are effective for
the financial year beginning on 1 January 2011 there is no material impact on the financial statements of the Group
(d) Amendment issued that is not yet mandatorily effective but has been early adopted by the Group
Standard Content
Applicable for financial years beginning onafter
Currently relevant to the Group
year of early adoption
HKAS 12 (Amendment)
Income Taxes 1 January 2012 Yes 2010
bull HKAS 12 (Amendment) lsquoIncome Taxesrsquo The standard which was revised in December 2010 is mandatorily effective
for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2012 Earlier application is permitted The Group considers that
the required treatment under the revised standard better reflects the tax position of the investment properties of the
Group and has early adopted the amended standard retrospectively since the year ended 31 December 2010
Upon early adoption deferred tax liabilities for the revaluation of investment properties have been calculated subject to
a nil tax rate
22 Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Bank and all of its subsidiaries made up to
31 December
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are all entities (including special purpose entities) over which the Group controls the composition of the board
of directors controls more than half of the voting power holds more than half of the issued capital or by any other means
that entitle the Group to govern the financial and operating policies of the entities The existence and effect of potential
voting rights that are currently exercisable or convertible are considered when assessing whether the Group controls
another entity Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group They are de-
consolidated from the date that control ceases
21
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
22 Consolidation (continued)
Subsidiaries (continued)
For combination with a company under common control the merger accounting method will be applied The principle of
merger accounting is a way to combine companies under common control as though the business of the acquiree had
always been carried out by the acquirer The Grouprsquos consolidated financial statements represent the consolidated results
consolidated cash flows and consolidated financial position of the Group as if any such combination had occurred from
the date when the Bank and the acquiree first came under common control (ie no fair value adjustment on the date of
combination is required) The difference between the consideration and carrying amount at the time of combination is
recognised in other comprehensive income The effects of all transactions between the Group and the acquiree whether
occurring before or after the combination are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements of the Group
Comparative amounts are presented as if the acquiree had been combined at the end of the previous reporting period
The transaction costs for the combination will be expensed in the income statement
Inter-company transactions balances and unrealised gains on transactions between Group companies are eliminated
unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of impairment of the assets transferred
Where necessary accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed to ensure consistency with the policies adopted
by the Group
In the Bankrsquos balance sheet the investments in subsidiaries are stated at cost less allowance for impairment losses The
results of subsidiaries are accounted for by the Bank on the basis of dividends received and receivable
23 Segmental reporting
The operating result of segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the
Management which is the chief operating decision maker of the Group that allocates resources and assesses the
performance of operating segments Income and expenses directly associated with each segment are included in
determining business segment performance
24 Foreign currency translation
Items included in the financial statements of each of the Grouprsquos entities are measured using the currency of the primary
economic environment in which the entity operates (the ldquofunctional currencyrdquo) The consolidated financial statements are
presented in Hong Kong dollars which is the Bankrsquos functional and presentation currency
Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of foreign currency transactions using the exchange
rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions and monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies
translated at the rate of exchange at the end of the reporting period are recognised directly in the income statement
22
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
24 Foreign currency translation (continued)
Translation differences on monetary securities held at fair value through profit or loss are reported as part of the fair value
gain or loss Changes in the fair value of monetary securities denominated in foreign currency classified as available-for-
sale are analysed between translation differences resulting from changes in the amortised cost of the securities and other
changes in the carrying amount of the securities Translation differences related to changes in the amortised cost are
recognised in the income statement and other changes in the carrying amount are recognised in other comprehensive
income
Translation differences on non-monetary items such as equities held at fair value through profit or loss are reported as
part of the fair value gain or loss Translation differences on non-monetary financial assets such as equities classified as
available-for-sale are included in the available-for-sale reserve in equity
The results and financial position of all the Group entities that have a functional currency different from Hong Kong dollars
are translated into Hong Kong dollars as follows
bull assets and liabilities are translated at the closing rate at the end of the reporting period
bull income and expenses are translated at average exchange rates and
bull all resulting exchange differences are recognised in the currency translation reserve in equity through other
comprehensive income
On consolidation exchange differences arising from the translation of the net investment in foreign entities and of
borrowings and other currency instruments designated as hedges of such investments are taken to other comprehensive
income When a foreign entity is sold such exchange differences are recognised in the income statement as part of the
gain or loss on sale
25 Derivative financial instruments
Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently re-
measured at fair value Fair values are obtained from quoted market prices in active markets including recent market
transactions and through the use of valuation techniques including discounted cash flow models and options pricing
models as appropriate All derivatives are carried as assets when fair value is positive and as liabilities when fair value is
negative
The best evidence of the fair value of a derivative at initial recognition is the transaction price (ie the fair value of the
consideration given or received)
23
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
25 Derivative financial instruments (continued)
Certain derivatives embedded in other financial instruments are treated as separate derivatives when their economic
characteristics and risks are not closely related to those of the host contract and the host contract is not carried at fair
value through profit or loss These embedded derivatives are measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised
in the income statement
Derivatives are categorised as held for trading and changes in their fair value are recognised immediately in the income
statement unless they are designated as hedges and are effective hedging instruments then they are subject to
measurement under the hedge accounting requirements
26 Hedge accounting
The Group documents at inception the relationship between hedging instruments and hedged items as well as its risk
management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions The Group also documents its
assessment both at the hedge inception and on an ongoing basis of whether the hedging instruments that are used in
hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values of hedged items These criteria should be met
before a hedge can be qualified to be accounted for under hedge accounting
Net investment hedge
A gain or loss on the effective portion of the hedging instrument is recognised in other comprehensive income and
accumulated in equity a gain or loss on the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the income statement
Accumulated gains and losses previously recognised in other comprehensive income are reclassified to income statement
upon disposal of the foreign operation as part of the gain or loss on disposal
27 Offsetting financial instruments
Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the balance sheet when there is a legally
enforceable right to offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or realise the asset
and settle the liability simultaneously
28 Interest income and expense and fee and commission income and expense
Interest income and expense are recognised in the income statement for all financial assets and financial liabilities using
the effective interest method
24
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
28 Interest income and expense and fee and commission income and expense (continued)
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial asset or a financial liability and of
allocating the interest income or interest expense over the relevant period The effective interest rate is the rate that
exactly discounts estimated future cash payments or receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument or
when appropriate a shorter period to the net carrying amount of the financial asset or financial liability When calculating
the effective interest rate the Group estimates future cash flows considering all contractual terms of the financial
instrument (eg prepayment options or incentives relating to residential mortgage loans) but does not consider future
credit losses The calculation includes fees premiums or discounts and basis points paid or received between parties to
the contract and directly attributable origination fees and costs which represent an integral part of the effective yield are
amortised as interest income or expense over the expected life of the financial instrument
Once a financial asset or a group of similar financial assets has been written down as a result of an impairment loss
interest income is recognised on the written down value using the rate of interest used to discount the future cash flows
for the purpose of measuring the impairment loss Subsequent unwinding of the discount allowance is recognised as
interest income
Fee and commission income and expenses that are not an integral part of the effective yield are recognised on an accrual
basis ratably over the period when the related service is provided such as administrative fee asset management fee and
custody services fee Loan syndication fees are recognised as revenue when the related syndication arrangement has
been completed and the Group has retained no part of the loan package for itself or has retained a part at the same
effective interest rate as that of other participants
29 Financial assets
The Group classifies its financial assets into the following four categories financial assets at fair value through profit or
loss loans and receivables held-to-maturity securities and available-for-sale financial assets The Management
determines the classification of investments at initial recognition The classification depends on the purpose for which the
financial assets were held All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value Except for financial assets carried at
fair value through profit or loss all transaction costs of financial assets are included in their amortised costs
(1) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
This category has two sub-categories financial assets held for trading and those designated at fair value through
profit or loss at inception
A financial asset which has been acquired or incurred principally for the purpose of selling in the short term or is part of
a portfolio of identified financial instruments that are managed together and for which there is evidence of a recent
actual pattern of short-term profit-taking is classified as held-for-trading Derivatives are also classified as held for
trading unless they are designated as effective hedges
25
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
29 Financial assets (continued)
(1) Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (continued)
A financial asset other than one held for trading will be designated as a financial asset at fair value through profit or
loss if it meets one of the criteria set out below and is so designated by the Management
bull eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency (sometimes referred to as lsquoan
accounting mismatchrsquo) that would otherwise arise from measuring the financial assets or recognising the gains and
losses on them on different bases or
bull applies to a group of financial assets financial liabilities or both that is managed and its performance is evaluated on
a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy and information about
the group is provided internally on that basis to the key Management or
bull relates to financial assets containing one or more embedded derivative that significantly modifies the cash flow
resulting from those financial assets
These assets are recognised initially at fair value with transaction costs taken directly to the income statement and
are subsequently re-measured at fair value
Gains and losses from changes in the fair value of such assets (excluding the interest component) are reported in net
trading gainloss or net gainloss on financial instruments designated at fair value through profit or loss The interest
component is reported as part of interest income Dividends on equity instruments of this category are also recognised
in net trading gainloss when the Grouprsquos right to receive payment is established
(2) Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in
an active market including placements with and advances to banks and other financial institutions investment debt
securities without an active market and loans and advances to customers They arise when the Group provides money
goods or services directly to a debtor with no intention of trading the receivable They are initially recorded at fair value
plus any directly attributable transaction costs and are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective
interest rate method less allowances for impairment losses
26
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
29 Financial assets (continued)
(3) Held-to-maturity
Financial assets classified as held-to-maturity are those traded in active markets with fixed or determinable payments
and fixed maturities that the Grouprsquos Management has both the positive intention and the ability to hold to maturity
Where the Group sold held-to-maturity assets (i) other than due to an isolated event beyond the Grouprsquos control non-
recurring and could not have been reasonably anticipated by the Group or (ii) other than an insignificant amount of
held-to-maturity assets the entire category would be tainted and reclassified as available-for-sale They are initially
recorded at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs and are subsequently measured at amortised
cost using the effective interest method less allowances for impairment losses
(4) Available-for-sale
Financial assets classified as available-for-sale are those that are either designated as such or are not classified in any
of the other categories They are intended to be held for an indefinite period of time but may be sold in response to
needs for liquidity or changes in interest rates exchange rates or equity prices
Available-for-sale financial assets are initially recorded at fair value plus any directly attributable transaction costs and
are subsequently measured at fair value Unrealised gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of
investments are recognised directly in other comprehensive income until the financial asset is disposed of or impaired
at which time the accumulated gain or loss previously recognised in equity should be transferred to the income
statement However interest income which includes the amortisation of premium and discount is calculated using the
effective interest method and is recognised in the income statement Dividends on equity instruments classified as
available-for-sale are recognised in other operating income when the Grouprsquos right to receive payment is established
The treatment of translation differences on available-for-sale securities is dealt with in Note 24
210 Financial liabilities
The Group classifies its financial liabilities under the following categories trading liabilities financial liabilities designated
at fair value through profit or loss deposits and other liabilities All financial liabilities are classified at inception and
recognised initially at fair value
(1) Trading liabilities
A financial liability is classified as held for trading if it is incurred principally for the purpose of repurchasing in the
short term Derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as effective hedges It is
measured at fair value and any gains and losses from changes in fair value are recognised in the income statement
27
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
210 Financial liabilities (continued)
(2) Financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss
A financial liability can be designated at fair value through profit or loss if it is so designated at inception A financial
liability is so designated if it meets one of the following criteria
bull eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency (sometimes referred to as lsquoan
accounting mismatchrsquo) that would otherwise arise from measuring the financial liabilities or recognising the gains
and losses on them on different bases or
bull applies to a group of financial assets financial liabilities or both that is managed and its performance is evaluated
on a fair value basis in accordance with a documented risk management or investment strategy and information
about the group is provided internally on that basis to the key Management or
bull relates to financial liabilities containing one or more embedded derivative that significantly modifies the cash flow
resulting from those financial liabilities
Financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value and any gains and
losses from changes in fair value are recognised in the income statement
(3) Deposits and other liabilities
Deposits and other liabilities other than those classified as trading liabilities or designated at fair value through profit
or loss are carried at amortised cost Any difference (if available) between proceeds net of transaction costs and the
redemption value is recognised in the income statement over the period using the effective interest method
211 Financial guarantee contracts
Financial guarantee contracts are contracts that require the issuer to make specified payments to reimburse the holder
for a loss it incurs because a specified debtor fails to make payments when due in accordance with the terms of a
contract between the holder and the debtor
Financial guarantees are initially recognised as financial liabilities and reported under ldquoOther accounts and provisionsrdquo in
the financial statements at fair value on the date the guarantee was given Subsequent to initial recognition the Grouprsquos
liabilities under such guarantees are measured at the higher of (i) the amount determined in accordance with HKAS 37
ldquoProvisions Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assetsrdquo and (ii) the amount initially recognised less where appropriate
accumulated amortisation recognised over the life of the guarantee on a straight-line basis Any changes in the liability
relating to financial guarantees are taken to the income statement
28
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
212 Recognition and derecognition of financial instruments
Purchases and sales of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss available-for-sale and held-to-maturity
securities are recognised on the trade date the date on which the Group purchases or sells the assets Loans and
receivables (except investment securities without an active market) are recognised when cash is advanced to the
borrowers Financial assets are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets have
expired or where the Group has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership When the Group neither
transfers nor retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset the Group either
continues to recognise the transferred financial asset to the extent of its continuing involvement if control remains or
derecognise it if there is no retained control
Trading liabilities and financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss are recognised on the trade date
Deposits that are not trading liabilities are recognised when money is received from customers other liabilities are
recognised when such obligations arise Financial liabilities are de-recognised from the balance sheet when and only
when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged cancelled or expired
Securities and bills sold to a counter party with an obligation to repurchase at a pre-determined price on a specified
future date under a repurchase agreement are referred to as Repos Securities and bills purchased from a counter party
with an obligation to re-sell to the counter party at a pre-determined price on a specified future date under a resale
agreement are referred to as Reverse repos
Repos or securities lending are initially recorded as due to banks placements from banks and other financial institutions
as appropriate at the actual amount of cash received from the counter party Financial assets given as collateral for
repurchase agreements are not derecognised and are recorded as investment securities or financial assets at fair value
through profit or loss Reverse repos or securities borrowing are initially recorded in the balance sheet as cash and due
from banks or placements with banks and other financial institutions as appropriate at the actual amount of cash paid
to the counter party Financial assets received as collateral under reverse repurchase agreements are not recognised on
the balance sheet The difference between sale and repurchase price is recognised as interest income or interest
expense over the life of the agreements using the effective interest method
213 Determination of fair value of financial instruments
The fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities that are quoted in active markets are based on current bid
prices and current ask prices respectively If the market for financial assets and financial liabilities is not active (such as
unlisted securities) the Group establishes fair value by using valuation techniques These include the use of recent
armrsquos length transactions discounted cash flow analysis option pricing models and other valuation techniques
commonly used by market participants
29
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
214 Impairment of financial assets
The Group assesses as at the end of each reporting period whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset or
group of financial assets is impaired A financial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired and impairment losses
are incurred if and only if there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred after
the initial recognition of the asset (a ldquoloss eventrdquo) and that loss event (or events) has an impact on the estimated future
cash flows of the financial asset or group of financial assets that can be reliably estimated Objective evidence that a
financial asset or group of financial assets may be impaired includes observable data that comes to the attention of the
Group about the following probable loss events
(i) significant financial difficulty of the issuer or obligor
(ii) a breach of contract such as a default or delinquency in interest or principal payment
(iii) the Group granting to the borrower for economic or legal reasons relating to the borrowerrsquos financial difficulty a
concession that the lender would not otherwise consider
(iv) it becoming probable that the borrower will enter into bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation
(v) the disappearance of an active market or downgrading below investment grade level for that financial asset
because of financial difficulties or
(vi) observable data indicating that there is a measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows from a group of
financial assets since the initial recognition of those assets although the decrease cannot yet be identified with the
individual financial assets in the group including
bull adverse changes in the payment status of borrowers in the group or
bull national or local economic conditions that correlate with defaults on the assets in the group
(1) Assets carried at amortised cost
The Group first assesses whether objective evidence of impairment exists individually for financial assets that are
individually significant If the Group determines that no objective evidence of impairment exists for an individually
assessed financial asset it includes the asset in a group of financial assets with similar credit risk characteristics and
collectively assesses them for impairment together with all other financial assets that are not individually significant
or for which impairment has not yet been identified Assets that are individually assessed for impairment and for
which an impairment loss is or continues to be recognised are not included in a collective assessment of impairment
30
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
214 Impairment of financial assets (continued)
(1) Assets carried at amortised cost (continued)
If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on loans and receivables or held-to-maturity securities has
been incurred the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the assetrsquos carrying amount and the
present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted
at the financial assetrsquos original effective interest rate The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of
an allowance account and the amount of the loss is recognised in the income statement If a loan or held-to-maturity
investment has a variable interest rate the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective
interest rate determined under the contract As a practical expedient the Group may measure impairment on the
basis of an instrumentrsquos fair value using an observable market price
The calculation of the present value of the estimated future cash flows of a collateralised financial asset reflects the
cash flows that may result from foreclosure less costs for obtaining and selling the collateral
For the purposes of a collective assessment of impairment financial assets are grouped on the basis of similar and
relevant credit risk characteristics Those characteristics are relevant to the estimation of future cash flows for groups
of such assets by being indicative of the debtorsrsquo ability to pay all amounts due according to the contractual terms of
the assets being evaluated
Future cash flows in a group of financial assets that are collectively evaluated for impairment are estimated on the
basis of the contractual cash flows of the assets in the group and historical loss experience for assets with credit risk
characteristics similar to those in the group Historical loss experience is adjusted on the basis of current observable
data to reflect the effects of current conditions that did not affect the period on which the historical loss experience is
based and to remove the effects of conditions in the historical period that do not exist currently
When a loan is uncollectible it is written off against the related allowance for impairment losses Such loans are
written off after all the necessary procedures have been completed and the amount of the loss has been determined
Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off decrease the amount of impairment losses in the income
statement
If in a subsequent period the amount of allowance for impairment losses decreases and the decrease can be
related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognised (such as an improvement in the
debtorrsquos credit rating) the previously recognised impairment loss to the extent of such a decrease is reversed by
adjusting the allowance account The amount of the reversal is recognised in the income statement
Loans whose terms have been renegotiated with substantial difference in the terms are no longer considered to be
past due but are treated as new loans
31
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
214 Impairment of financial assets (continued)
(2) Assets classified as available-for-sale
If evidence of impairment exists for available-for-sale financial assets the accumulated losses measured as the
difference between the acquisition cost or amortised cost and the current fair value less any impairment loss on that
financial asset previously recognised in the income statement is removed from equity and recognised in the income
statement In the case of equity investments classified as available-for-sale a significant or prolonged decline in the
fair value of the security below its cost is considered in determining whether the assets are impaired If in a
subsequent period the fair value of a debt instrument classified as available-for-sale increases and the increase can
be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognised in the income statement the
impairment loss to the extent of such a decrease is reversed through the income statement With respect to equity
instruments further fair value changes are recognised in the reserve for fair value change of available-for-sale
securities through other comprehensive income impairment losses are not reversed through the income statement
215 Impairment of investment in subsidiaries and non-financial assets
Assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount
may not be recoverable Potential indications of impairment may include significant adverse changes in the
technological market economic or legal environment in which the assets operate or whether there has been a
significant or prolonged decline in value below their cost
An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the assetrsquos carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount
The recoverable amount is the higher of an assetrsquos fair value less costs to sell and value in use For the purposes of
assessing impairment assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows
(cash generating units) Assets that suffered impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at each
reporting date
In the Bankrsquos financial statements impairment testing of the investment in a subsidiary is also required upon receiving
dividend from that entity if the dividend exceeds the total comprehensive income of that entity concerned in the period
the dividend is declared or if the carrying amount of that entity in the Banks balance sheet exceeds the carrying amount
of that entitys net assets including goodwill in its consolidated balance sheet
216 Investment properties
Properties that are held for long-term rental yields or for capital appreciation or both and that are not occupied by the
companies in the Group are classified as investment properties Properties leased out within Group companies are
classified as investment properties in individual companiesrsquo financial statements and as premises in consolidated
financial statements Land held under operating lease is classified and accounted for as investment property when the
rest of the definition of investment property is met The operating lease is accounted for as if it is a finance lease
32
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
216 Investment properties (continued)
Investment properties are recognised initially at cost including related transaction costs After initial recognition
investment properties are measured at fair value assessed by professional valuers on the basis of open market value If
information of open market value is not available alternative valuation methods are used such as recent prices on less
active markets or discounted cash flow projections These valuations are performed in accordance with valuation
standards on properties published by The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
Subsequent expenditure is charged to the assetrsquos carrying amount only when it is probable that future economic benefits
associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably The item is stated at
cost less impairment and is included in the carrying amount of investment properties Once the item begins to generate
economic benefits it is then measured at fair value All other repairs and maintenance costs are expensed in the income
statement during the financial period in which they are incurred
Any changes in fair value are recognised directly in the income statement
If an investment property becomes owner-occupied it is reclassified as premises and its fair value at the date of
reclassification becomes its cost for accounting purposes If an item of premises becomes an investment property
because its use has changed any difference resulting between the carrying amount and the fair value of this item at the
date of transfer is recognised in other comprehensive income as a revaluation of premises under HKAS 16 ldquoProperty
Plant and Equipmentrdquo However if a fair value gain reverses a previous revaluation loss or impairment loss the gain is
recognised in the income statement up to the amount previously debited
217 Properties plant and equipment
Properties are mainly branch and office premises Premises are shown at fair value based on periodic at least annually
valuations by external independent valuers less subsequent accumulated depreciation Any accumulated depreciation at
the date of revaluation is eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset and the net amount is restated to the
revalued amount of the asset In the intervening periods the directors review the carrying amount of premises by
reference to the open market value of similar properties and adjustments are made when there has been a material
change
All plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment Historical cost
includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition and installation of the items
Subsequent costs are included in an assetrsquos carrying amount or are recognised as a separate asset as appropriate
only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the
item can be measured reliably The item is stated at cost until it begins to generate economic benefits then the item is
subsequently measured according to the measurement basis of its respective assets class All other repairs and
maintenance costs are charged to the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred
33
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
217 Properties plant and equipment (continued)
Increases in the carrying amount arising on revaluation of premises are credited to the premises revaluation reserve
through other comprehensive income Decreases that offset previous increases of the same individual asset are
charged against premises revaluation reserve through other comprehensive income all other decreases are expensed
in the income statement Any subsequent increases are credited to the income statement up to the amount previously
debited and then to the premises revaluation reserve Upon disposal of premises the relevant portion of the premises
revaluation reserve realised in respect of previous valuations is released and transferred from the premises revaluation
reserve to retained earnings
Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line method to write down the cost or revalued amount of such assets over
their estimated useful lives as follows
bull Properties Over the life of government land leases
bull Plant and equipment 2-15 years
The useful lives of assets are reviewed and adjusted if appropriate as at the end of each reporting period
At the end of each reporting period both internal and external sources of information are considered to determine
whether there is any indication that properties plant and equipmentare impaired If any such indication exists the
recoverable amount of the asset is estimated and where relevant an impairment loss is recognised to reduce the asset
to its recoverable amount Such impairment loss is recognised in the income statement except where the asset is
carried at valuation and the impairment loss does not exceed the revaluation surplus for that same asset in which case
it is treated as a revaluation decrease The recoverable amount is the higher of the assetrsquos fair value less costs to sell
and value in use Impairment loss is reversed through the premises revaluation reserve or income statement as
appropriate
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing proceeds with carrying amount relevant taxes and
expenses These are recognised in the income statement
34
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
218 Leases
(1) Operating leases
Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified
as operating leases The total payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor)
are charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease
When an operating lease is terminated before the lease period has expired any payment required to be made to the
lessor by way of penalty is recognised as an expense in the period in which termination takes place Rental income
from operating leases is recognised on a straight-line basis over the lease term
(2) Finance leases
Leases of assets where lessee have obtained substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as
finance leases Government land leases in Hong Kong are classified as finance leases as market anticipates that the
leases can be extended for a nominal amount the risks and rewards of leasehold land would have already been
substantially transferred to the lessee as if it were freehold
Finance leases are capitalised at the leasersquos commencement at the lower of the fair value of the leased asset and
the present value of the minimum lease payments Each lease payment is allocated between the liability and finance
charges so as to achieve a constant rate on the finance balance outstanding The corresponding rental obligations
net of finance charges are included in other liabilities Investment properties acquired under finance leases are
carried at their fair value
When assets are leased out under a finance lease the present value of the lease payments is recognised as a
receivable Lease income is recognised over the term of the lease using net investment method which reflects a
constant periodic rate of return
219 Cash and cash equivalents
For the purposes of the consolidated cash flow statement cash and cash equivalents comprise balances with original
maturity less than three months from the date of acquisition including cash balances with banks and other financial
institutions short-term bills and notes classified as investment securities
220 Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events it is
probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a
reliable estimate of the amount of the obligation can be made
35
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
221 Employee benefits
(1) Retirement benefit costs
The Group contributes to defined contribution retirement schemes under either recognised ORSO schemes or MPF
schemes that are available to the Grouprsquos employees Contributions to the schemes by the Group and employees
are calculated as a percentage of employeesrsquo basic salaries for the ORSO schemes and in accordance with the MPF
rules for MPF schemes The retirement benefit scheme costs are charged to the income statement as incurred and
represent contributions payable by the Group to the schemes Contributions made by the Group that are forfeited by
those employees who leave the ORSO scheme prior to the full vesting of their entitlement to the contributions are
used by the Group to reduce the existing level of contributions or to meet its expenses under the trust deed of the
ORSO schemes
The assets of the schemes are held in independently-administered funds separate from those of the Group
(2) Leave entitlements
Employee entitlements to annual leave and sick leave are recognised when they accrue to employees A provision is
made for the estimated liability for unused annual leave and the amount of sick leave expected to be paid as a result
of services rendered by employees up to the end of the reporting period
Compensated absences other than sick leave and special approved annual leaves are non-accumulating they lapse
if the current periodrsquos entitlement is not used in full Except for unexpired annual leaves they do not entitle
employees to a cash payment for unused entitlement on leaving the Group Such compensated absences are
recognised when the absences occur
(3) Bonus plans
The expected cost of bonus payments are recognised as a liability when the Group has a present legal or
constructive obligation as a result of services rendered by employees and a reliable estimate of the obligation can be
made Liabilities for bonus plans that are expected to be settled longer than twelve months will be recognised using
discounted cash flow method if the amounts are significant
222 Current and deferred income taxes
Tax expenses for the period comprises current and deferred tax Tax is recognised in the income statement except to
the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in other comprehensive income In this case the tax is also
recognised in other comprehensive income within the corresponding item
Income tax payable on profits based on the applicable tax law enacted or substantially enacted at the end of the
reporting period in each jurisdiction where the Bank and the subsidiaries operate and generate taxable income is
recognised as a current income tax expense in the period in which profits arise
36
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
222 Current and deferred income taxes (continued)
Deferred income tax is provided in full using the balance sheet liability method on temporary differences arising
between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements
Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantially enacted by the end
of the reporting period and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred
income tax liability is settled
The principal temporary differences arise from asset impairment provisions depreciation of premises and equipment
revaluation of certain assets including available-for-sale securities and premises and tax losses carried forward
However the deferred income tax is not recognised if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a
transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable
profit or loss
Deferred income tax liabilities are provided in full on all taxable temporary differences and deferred income tax assets
are recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary
differences can be utilised
Deferred income tax is charged or credited in the income statement except for deferred income tax relating to fair value
re-measurement of available-for-sale securities and revaluation of premises which are charged or credited to other
comprehensive income in which case the deferred income tax is also credited or charged to other comprehensive
income and is subsequently recognised in the income statement together with the realisation of the deferred gain and
loss
Deferred tax liability or deferred tax asset arising from investment property is determined based on the presumption that
the revaluation amount of such investment property will be recovered through sale with the relevant tax rate applied
223 Repossessed assets
Repossessed assets are initially recognised at the lower of their fair value less costs to sell and the amortised cost of the
related outstanding loans on the date of repossession and the related loans and advances together with the related
impairment allowances are derecognised from the balance sheet Subsequently repossessed assets are measured at
the lower of their cost and fair values less costs to sell and are reported as lsquonon-current assets held for salersquo included in
lsquoOther assetsrsquo
224 Fiduciary activities
The Group commonly acts as a trustee or in other fiduciary capacities that result in its holding or managing assets on
behalf of individuals trusts and other institutions These assets and any gains or losses arising thereon are excluded
from these financial statements as they are not assets of the Group
37
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Summary of significant accounting policies (continued)
225 Contingent liabilities and contingent assets
A contingent liability is a possible obligation that arises from past events and whose existence will only be confirmed by
the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the Group It
can also be a present obligation arising from past events that is not recognised because it is not probable that an outflow
of economic resources will be required or the amount of obligation cannot be measured reliably
A contingent liability is not recognised as a provision but is disclosed in the notes to the financial statements When a
change in the probability of an outflow occurs so that outflow is probable it will then be recognised as a provision
A contingent asset is a possible asset that arises from past events and whose existence will only be confirmed by the
occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain events not wholly within the control of the Group
Contingent assets are not recognised but are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements when an inflow of
economic benefits is probable When the inflow is virtually certain it will be recognised as an asset
226 Related parties
For the purposes of these financial statements a party is considered to be related to the Group if that party controls
jointly controls or has significant influence over the Group is a member of the same financial reporting group such as
parents subsidiaries and fellow subsidiaries is an associate or a joint venture of the Group or parent reporting group is
a key management personnel of the Group or parents or where the Group and the party are subject to common control
Related parties may be individuals or entities
38
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
3 Critical accounting estimates and judgements in applying accounting policies
The Group makes estimates and assumptions that affect the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next
financial year Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors
including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances Areas susceptible to
changes in essential estimates and judgements which affect the carrying amount of assets and liabilities are set out below
The effect of changes to either the key assumptions or other estimation uncertainties will be presented below if it is
practicable to determine It is possible that actual results may require material adjustments to the estimates referred to below
31 Impairment allowances on loans and advances
The Group reviews its loan portfolios to assess impairment at least on a quarterly basis In determining whether an
impairment loss should be recorded in the income statement the Group makes judgements as to whether there is any
observable data indicating that there is a measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows from a portfolio of loans
and advances before the decrease can be identified with an individual loan in that portfolio This evidence may include
observable data indicating that there has been an adverse change in the payment status of borrowers in a group (eg
payment delinquency or default) or economic conditions that correlate with defaults on assets in the group The
Management uses estimates based on historical loss experience for assets with credit risk characteristics and objective
evidence of impairment similar to those in the portfolio when estimating expected future cash flows The methodology and
assumptions used for estimating both the amount and timing of future cash flows are reviewed regularly
Carrying amounts of loans and advances as at 31 December 2011 are shown in Note 23 to the Financial Statements
32 Impairment of held-to-maturity and available-for-sale investments
The Group reviews its held-to-maturity and available-for-sale investment portfolios to assess impairment at least on a
quarterly basis In determining whether any of these investments is impaired risk characteristics and performance such
as external credit rating market price etc will be assessed The Group makes estimates on the default rate and loss
severity of each investment with reference to market performance of the portfolios current payment status of the issuers
or performance of the underlying assets or economic conditions that correlate with defaults on the collateralised assets
The methodology and assumptions used for impairment assessments are reviewed regularly
Carrying amounts of investment in securities as at 31 December 2011 are shown in Note 25 to the Financial Statements
33 Fair values of derivative financial instruments
The fair values of derivative financial instruments that are not quoted in active markets are determined by using valuation
techniques Valuation techniques used include discounted cash flows analysis and models with built-in functions available
in externally acquired financial analysis or risk management systems widely used by the industry To the extent practical
the models use only observable data
39
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
3 Critical accounting estimates and judgements in applying accounting policies (continued)
34 Held-to-maturity investments
The Group follows the guidance of HKAS 39 in classifying certain non-derivative financial assets with fixed or
determinable payments and fixed maturity as held-to-maturity securities This classification requires significant
Management judgement to evaluate the Grouprsquos intention and ability to hold such investments to maturity If the Group
fails to hold these investments to maturity other than for specific circumstances defined in HKAS 39 such as selling an
insignificant amount selling close to maturity or due to significant credit deterioration of such investments it will be
required to reclassify the entire portfolio of financial assets as available-for-sale investments The investments would then
be measured at fair value and not amortised cost
40
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management
The Group is exposed to financial risks as a result of engaging in a variety of business activities The principal financial risks
are credit risk market risk (including currency risk and interest rate risk) and liquidity risk This note summarises the
Grouprsquos exposures to these risks as well as its objectives policies and procedures for managing and the methods used to
measure these risks
Financial risk management framework
The Grouprsquos risk management governance structure is designed to cover all business processes and ensure various risks
are properly managed and controlled in the course of conducting business The Group has a sound risk management
organisational structure with a comprehensive set of policies and procedures to identify measure monitor and control
various risks that may arise These risk management policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and modified to reflect
changes in markets and business strategies
The Board of Directors representing the interests of shareholders is the highest decision making authority of the Group
and has the ultimate responsibility for risk management The Board with the assistance of the Risk Management
Committee (ldquoRMCrdquo) has the primary responsibility for formulating risk management strategies and ensuring that the Group
has an effective risk management system to implement these strategies
The RMC a standing committee established by the Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the Grouprsquos various
types of risks reviewing and approving high-level risk-related policies and overseeing their implementation reviewing and
approving significant or high risk exposures or transactions and exercising its power of veto if it considers that the
transactions should not proceed
41
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) 4 Financial risk management (continued)
Financial risk management framework (continued)
The Group has put in place appropriate internal control systems including establishment of an organisation structure that
sets adequately clear lines of authority and responsibility for monitoring compliance with policies procedures and limits
Proper reporting lines also provide sufficient independence of the control functions from the business areas as well as
adequate segregation of duties throughout the organisation which helps to promote an appropriate internal control
environment
Pursuant to a risk-based approach the Auditing Department conducts independent reviews on areas including principal
risks regulatory compliance adequacy and effectiveness of risk policies and internal control systems operations and
activities
Product development
To ensure effective risk assessment and monitoring the Group developed a comprehensive product development and
management framework which clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of all related units and the proper risk
assessment procedures for the product development process
In accordance with the strategic objectives set by the Management the respective product management units are
responsible for formulating business and product development plans and the division of strategic development shall ensure
the plans are aligned with the Grouprsquos overall strategies Divisions that are responsible for risk management legal
compliance and finance etc are accountable for reviewing the relevant risk assessment results
Apart from product development the respective business units identify and assess all the related risks Risk evaluating
divisions shall conduct independent review on risk management procedures and assessment results Products can only be
launched after the risk management procedures are fulfilled and endorsed by all risk evaluating divisions
In order to be prudent in offering treasury products to our clients all treasury products regardless brand new or modified
require approval from the Management or the special committee before launching
41 Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk of loss that a customer or counterparty will be unable to or unwilling to meet its contractual
obligations Credit risk exists in the trading book and banking book on- and off-balance sheet exposures of a bank It
arises principally from lending trade finance treasury businesses and covers inter-bank transactions foreign exchange
and derivative transactions as well as investments in bonds and securities
Credit risk management framework
The Group has formulated a comprehensive set of credit risk management policies and procedures and appropriate
credit risk limits to manage and control credit risk that may arise These policies procedures and credit risk limits are
regularly reviewed to cope with changes in risk market conditions and business strategies
42
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
Credit risk management framework (continued)
The Grouprsquos organisation structure establishes a clear set of authority and responsibility for monitoring compliance with
policies procedures and limits
The Credit and Loans Management Committee (ldquoCLMCrdquo) a management committee chaired by the Chief Executive
(ldquoCErdquo) is responsible for the implementation of the credit risk management strategies as well as the approval of credit
policies It also monitors various aspects of the Grouprsquos loan portfolio such as asset quality risk concentration etc
Various units of the Group have their respective credit risk management responsibilities Business units act as the first
line of defense They are obliged to make thorough assessment on every credit application and are fully responsible for
monitoring credit performance and punctual repayments The business activities conducted should also comply with the
credit policies and procedures The risk management units which are independent from the business units have the
primary responsibilities for providing an independent due diligence and identifying measuring monitoring and
controlling credit risk They report directly to the CLMC RMC and CE
The Board of Directors is the ultimate source of credit authority The Board of Directors delegates credit approval
authority to the CE The CE can further delegate to the subordinates within the limit authorized by the Board of Directors
The Group sets the limits of credit approval authority according to business nature rating the level of transaction risk
and the extent of the credit exposure
Credit risk measurement and control
In view of the rapidly changing market conditions the Group has been continuously revisiting its credit strategies and
conducting rigorous reviews on the concerned portfolios
Loans and advances
Different credit approval and control procedures are adopted according to level of risk associated with the customer
counterparty or transaction All credit applications are subject to thorough risk assessment and proper approval In
general most of the credit applications will be reviewed and assessed by independent officer(s) of risk management
unit(s) before approval with exceptions given to certain designated products which satisfy certain conditions These
designated loans will be (randomly) reviewed by designated unit(s) which is(are) independent from the front line
business units after funding being drawn Corporate and financial institution credit applications are independently
reviewed and objectively assessed by risk management units Obligor ratings and facility grades are assigned to these
portfolios Retail internal ratings systems are used in risk assessment of retail credit transactions including small
business retail exposures residential mortgage loans and personal loans Loan grades obligor ratings as well as loss
estimates (if applicable) are used to support credit approval
43
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
Credit risk measurement and control (continued)
Loans and advances (continued)
The Group also uses loan grades obligor ratings and loss estimates (if applicable) to support credit monitoring analysis
and reporting For corporate and financial institution more frequent rating review and closer monitoring are required for
riskier customers For retail exposures monthly updated ratings and loss estimates are used for credit monitoring on a
portfolio basis More comprehensive review is required for obligors being identified under high-risk pools
The Group has established credit master scale for internal rating purpose which is in compliance with the Banking
(Capital) Rules on rating structure and can be mapped to Standard amp Poorrsquos external ratings
In addition to obligor ratings the Group adopts a facility rating system (in the case of corporate and bank exposure) and
expected loss (in the case of retail exposures) to assess the risk in the facility structure during credit approval This two-
dimensional rating approach to evaluate credit risk complies with the HKMArsquos requirements on IRB
Regular credit management information reports and ad hoc reports are provided to the Management RMC and Board
of Directors to facilitate their continuous monitoring of credit risk
The Group identifies credit concentration risk by industry geography customer and counterparty risk The Group
monitors changes to counterparties credit risk quality of the credit portfolio and risk concentrations and reports
regularly to the Management
The Group continues to adopt loan grading criteria which divides credit assets into 5 categories with reference to
HKMArsquos guidelines
ldquoPassrdquo represents loans where the borrower is current in meeting its repayment obligations and full repayment of
interest and principal is not in doubt
ldquoSpecial Mentionrdquo represents loans where the borrowers are experiencing difficulties which may threaten the Grouprsquos
position Ultimate loss is not expected at this stage but could occur if adverse conditions persist
ldquoSubstandardrdquo represents loans where the borrower displays a definable weakness that is likely to jeopardise
repayment
ldquoDoubtfulrdquo represents loans where collection in full is improbable and the Group expects to sustain a loss of principal
andor interest taking into account the net realisable value of the collateral
ldquoLossrdquo represents loans which are considered uncollectible after all collection options (such as the realisation of
collateral or the institution of legal proceedings) have been exhausted
44
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
Credit risk measurement and control (continued)
Debt securities and derivatives
For investments in debt securities and securitisation assets the obligor ratings or external credit ratings assessment of
the underlying assets and credit limits setting on customersecurity issuer basis are used for managing credit risk
associated with the investment For derivatives the Group sets customer limits to manage the credit risk involved and
follows the same approval and control processes as loans and advances On-going monitoring and stop-loss
procedures are established
Settlement risk arises mainly from foreign exchange transactions with counterparties and also from derivatives in any
situation where a payment in cash securities or equities is made in the expectation of a corresponding receipt in cash
securities or equities Daily settlement limits are established for each counterparty to cover all settlement risk arising
from the Grouprsquos transactions on any single day
45
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
Collateral held as security and other credit enhancements
The valuation and management of collateral have been documented in the policy covering acceptance criteria validity
of collateral loan-to-value ratio haircut ratio valuation and insurance etc The collateral is revalued on a regular basis
though the frequency and the method used varies with the type of collateral involved and the nature and the risk of the
underlying credit The Group has established a mechanism to update the value of its main type of collateral real estate
properties with the use of public indices on a portfolio basis Collateral is insured with the Group as the beneficiary
For loans guaranteed by a third party the Group will assess the guarantorrsquos financial condition credit history and ability
to meet obligations
As at 31 December 2011 and 2010 the Group did not hold any collateral permitted to sell or re-pledge in the absence of
default by the borrower
46
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(A) Credit exposures
The maximum exposure is a worst case scenario of credit risk exposure to the Group without taking account of any
collateral held or other credit enhancements For on-balance sheet assets the maximum exposure to credit risk
equals their carrying amount For letters of guarantee issued the maximum exposure to credit risk is the maximum
amount that the Group could be required to pay if the guarantees are called upon For loan commitment and other
credit related liabilities the maximum exposure to credit risk is the full amount of the committed facilities
The nature of the collateral held and other credit enhancements and their financial effect to the different classes of
the Grouprsquos financial assets are as follows
Balances and placements with banks and other financial institutions
These exposures are generally considered to be low risk due to the nature of the counterparties Collateral is
generally not sought on these assets
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and investment in securities
Collateral is generally not sought on debt securities
Derivative financial instruments
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association Master Agreement is the preferred agreement for documenting
derivatives activities of the Group It provides the contractual framework within which dealing activities across a full
range of OTC products are conducted and contractually bind both parties to apply close-out netting across all
outstanding transactions covered by an agreement if either party defaults or another pre-agreed termination event
occurs
Advances and other accounts contingent liabilities and commitments
The general types of collateral are disclosed on page 45 Advances and other accounts contingent liabilities and
commitments are collateralised to the extent considered appropriate by the Group taking account of the risk
assessment of individual exposures The collateral coverage of advances to customers is analysed on pages 58 to
61 The components and nature of contingent liabilities and commitments are disclosed in Note 38 Regarding the
commitments that are unconditionally cancellable without prior notice the Group would assess the necessity to
withdraw the credit line in case where the credit quality of a borrower deteriorates Accordingly these commitments
do not expose the Group to significant credit risk
47
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(B) Gross advances and other accounts
Gross advances and other accounts before loan impairment allowances are summarised by product type as follows
The Group
2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Advances to customers Personal
- Mortgages 17151357 16648970- Others 3711930 2774624
Corporate - Commercial loans 93541765 91651292- Trade finance 5439177 5125758
119844229 116200644 Trade bills 13318487 7724207Advances to banks and other financial institutions 544256 858924 Total 133706972 124783775
The Bank
2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Advances to customers Personal
- Mortgages 12790281 13550012- Others 3527842 2620594
Corporate - Commercial loans 62983938 57392647- Trade finance 4933880 3811650
84235941 77374903 Trade bills 10819714 6346654Advances to banks and other financial institutions 544256 546354 Total 95599911 84267911
Advances with a specific repayment date are classified as overdue when the principal or interest is past due and
remains unpaid Advances repayable by regular instalments are classified as overdue when an instalment payment
is past due and remains unpaid Advances repayable on demand are classified as overdue either when a demand for
repayment has been served on the borrower but repayment has not been made in accordance with the instruction or
when the advances have remained continuously outside the approved limit that was advised to the borrower
A financial asset is impaired and impairment losses are incurred if and only if there is objective evidence of
impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred and that loss event(s) has an impact on the estimated
future cash flows of the financial asset that can be reliably estimated
48
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(B) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on loans has been incurred the amount of loss is measured as
the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows generated by the
financial asset Objective evidence that a financial asset is impaired includes observable data that comes to the
attention of the holder of the asset about the loss events
The criteria that the Group uses to determine that there is objective evidence of an impairment loss include
- Significant financial difficulty incurred by the borrower
- A breach of contract such as a default or delinquency in interest or principal payment
- For economic or legal reasons related to the borrowerrsquos financial difficulty the Group has granted to the borrower a
concession that it would not otherwise consider
- Probable that the borrower will become bankrupt or undergo other financial reorganisation or
- Other observable data indicating that there is a measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows from such
loans and advances
49
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(B) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(a) Advances neither overdue nor impaired
Advances that were neither overdue nor impaired are analysed by internal credit grades as follows
The Group
2011
PassSpecial
mentionSubstandard
or below
Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Advances to customers
Personal - Mortgages 16930079 2668 4213 16936960- Others 3690063 879 655 3691597
Corporate - Commercial loans 92528432 780456 21801 93330689- Trade finance 5375545 20585 - 5396130
118524119 804588 26669 119355376 Trade bills 13231930 86557 - 13318487Advances to banks and other
financial institutions 544256 - - 544256 Total 132300305 891145 26669 133218119
The Group
2010
PassSpecial
mentionSubstandard
or below
Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Advances to customers
Personal - Mortgages 16464413 6319 7525 16478257- Others 2758294 4016 1285 2763595
Corporate - Commercial loans 91124941 275707 23019 91423667- Trade finance 5097612 20948 - 5118560
115445260 306990 31829 115784079 Trade bills 7724207 - - 7724207Advances to banks and other
financial institutions 858924 - - 858924 Total 124028391 306990 31829 124367210
50
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(B) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(a) Advances neither overdue nor impaired (continued)
The Bank
2011
PassSpecial
mentionSubstandard
or below
Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Advances to customers
Personal - Mortgages 12651801 1703 2973 12656477- Others 3506020 879 655 3507554
Corporate - Commercial loans 62686906 133993 21801 62842700- Trade finance 4900016 18035 - 4918051
83744743 154610 25429 83924782 Trade bills 10733157 86557 - 10819714Advances to banks and other
financial institutions 544256 - - 544256 Total 95022156 241167 25429 95288752
The Bank
2010
PassSpecial
mentionSubstandard
or below
Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Advances to customers
Personal - Mortgages 13392905 5293 6585 13404783- Others 2604746 4016 1285 2610047
Corporate - Commercial loans 57199431 32934 23019 57255384- Trade finance 3792947 11505 - 3804452
76990029 53748 30889 77074666 Trade bills 6346654 - - 6346654Advances to banks and other
financial institutions 546354 - - 546354 Total 83883037 53748 30889 83967674
The occurrence of loss event(s) may not necessarily result in impairment loss where the loans are fully
collateralised While such loans are of ldquosubstandardrdquo or lower grades they are regarded as not being impaired
and have been included in the above tables
51
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(B) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(b) Advances overdue but not impaired
The gross amount of advances overdue but not impaired is analysed as follows
The Group 2011
Overdue for
threemonths or less
Overdue forsix months
or less but over
threemonths
Overduefor one year
or lessbut over
six months
Overdue for over
one year Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Advances to customers
Personal - Mortgages 203980 1452 - 210 205642- Others 12565 1305 - - 13870
Corporate - Commercial loans 124832 - 64 1 124897- Trade finance 11581 10 - - 11591
Total 352958 2767 64 211 356000
The Group 2010
Overdue for
threemonths or less
Overdue forsix months
or less but over
threemonths
Overduefor one year
or lessbut over
six months
Overdue for over
one year Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Advances to customers
Personal - Mortgages 161274 1180 - 2127 164581- Others 9698 - - 353 10051
Corporate - Commercial loans 120206 - 126 311 120643- Trade finance 2642 - - - 2642
Total 293820 1180 126 2791 297917
52
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(B) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(b) Advances overdue but not impaired (continued)
The Bank 2011
Overdue for
threemonths or less
Overdue forsix months
or less but over
threemonths
Overduefor one year
or lessbut over
six months
Overdue for over
one year Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Advances to customers
Personal - Mortgages 133301 503 - - 133804- Others 12565 1305 - - 13870
Corporate - Commercial loans 124833 - 64 - 124897- Trade finance 11422 10 - - 11432
Total 282121 1818 64 - 284003
The Bank 2010
Overdue for
threemonths or less
Overdue forsix months
or less but over
threemonths
Overduefor one year
or lessbut over
six months
Overdue for over
one year Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Advances to customers
Personal - Mortgages 144049 1180 - - 145229- Others 9698 - - - 9698
Corporate - Commercial loans 120206 - 126 - 120332- Trade finance 2642 - - - 2642
Total 276595 1180 126 - 277901
53
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(B) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(c) Impaired advances
Advances individually identified to be impaired are analysed by product type as follows
The Group 2011 2010
Grossadvances
Marketvalue of
collateral Gross
advances
Marketvalue of
collateral HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Advances to customers
Personal - Mortgages 8755 4564 6132 5181- Others 6463 5350 978 464
Corporate - Commercial loans 86179 - 106982 -- Trade finance 31456 65851 4556 -
Total 132853 75765 118648 5645 Loan impairment allowances made in respect of
such advances 87615 105289
The Bank 2011 2010
Grossadvances
Marketvalue of
collateral Gross
advances
Marketvalue of
collateral HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Advances to customers
Personal - Mortgages - - - -- Others 6418 4972 849 -
Corporate - Commercial loans 16341 - 16931 -- Trade finance 4397 - 4556 -
Total 27156 4972 22336 - Loan impairment allowances made in respect of
such advances 11652 12447
The loan impairment allowances were made after taking into account the value of collateral in respect of impaired
advances
54
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(B) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(c) Impaired advances (continued)
The Group 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Current market value of collateral held against the covered portion of
such advances to customers 75765 5645 Covered portion of such advances to customers 35646 5442 Uncovered portion of such advances to customers 97207 113206
The Bank 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Current market value of collateral held against the covered portion of
such advances to customers 4972 - Covered portion of such advances to customers 3977 - Uncovered portion of such advances to customers 23179 22336
Classified or impaired advances to customers are analysed as follows
The Group 2011 2010
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Gross classified or impaired advances to customers 165966 158892 Gross classified or impaired advances to customers as a percentage of
gross advances to customers 014 014 Individually assessed loan impairment allowances made in respect of
such advances 87615 105289
The Bank 2011 2010
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Gross classified or impaired advances to customers 57870 58424 Gross classified or impaired advances to customers as a percentage of
gross advances to customers 007 008 Individually assessed loan impairment allowances made in respect of
such advances 11652 12447
Classified or impaired advances to customers follow the definitions set out in the Banking (Disclosure) Rules
under the Banking Ordinance and represent advances which are either classified as ldquosubstandardrdquo ldquodoubtfulrdquo or
ldquolossrdquo under the Grouprsquos classification of loan quality or individually assessed to be impaired
55
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(B) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(d) Advances overdue for more than three months
The gross amount of advances overdue for more than three months is analysed as follows
The Group 2011 2010
Amount
of gross advances to
customers Amount
of gross advances to
customers HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Gross advances to customers which have
been overdue for
- six months or less but over three months 11900 001 2430 000- one year or less but over six months 5490 000 3431 000- over one year 88155 008 110660 010
Advances overdue for over three months 105545 009 116521 010 Individually assessed loan impairment
allowances made in respect of such advances 84606 102151
The Bank 2011 2010
Amount
of gross advances to
customers Amount
of gross advances to
customers HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Gross advances to customers which have
been overdue for
- six months or less but over three months 7048 001 2430 000- one year or less but over six months 5490 001 3431 000- over one year 9308 001 11555 002
Advances overdue for over three months 21846 003 17416 002 Individually assessed loan impairment
allowances made in respect of such advances 8643 9309
56
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(B) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(d) Advances overdue for more than three months (continued)
The Group 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Current market value of collateral held against the covered portion of
such advances to customers 23582 15324 Covered portion of such advances to customers 11416 8899 Uncovered portion of such advances to customers 94129 107622
The Bank 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Current market value of collateral held against the covered portion of
such advances to customers 3722 2728 Covered portion of such advances to customers 1818 1179 Uncovered portion of such advances to customers 20028 16237
Collateral held against overdue or impaired loans is principally represented by charges over business assets such
as commercial and residential premises for corporate loans and mortgages over residential properties for
personal loans
As at 31 December 2011 and 2010 there were no advances to banks and other financial institutions overdue for
more than three months for the Group and the Bank
57
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(B) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(e) Rescheduled advances
The Group 2011 2010
Amount
of gross advances to
customers Amount
of gross advances to
customers HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Rescheduled advances to customers net of
amounts included in ldquoAdvances overdue for more than three monthsrdquo 20514 002 27196 002
The Bank 2011 2010
Amount
of gross advances to
customers Amount
of gross advances to
customers HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Rescheduled advances to customers net of
amounts included in ldquoAdvances overdue for more than three monthsrdquo 20514 002 27196 004
As at 31 December 2011 and 2010 there were no rescheduled advances to banks and other financial
institutions for the Group and the Bank
Rescheduled advances are those advances that have been restructured or renegotiated because of
deterioration in the financial position of the borrower or of the inability of the borrower to meet the original
repayment schedule Rescheduled advances which have been overdue for more than three months under the
revised repayment terms are included in overdue advances
58
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(B) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(f) Concentration of advances to customers
(i) Sectoral analysis of gross advances to customers
The information concerning gross advances to customers has been analysed into loans used inside or outside
Hong Kong by industry sectors of the borrowers as follows
The Group 2011
Gross
advances
Coveredby collateral
or othersecurity
Classifiedor impaired Overdue
Individually assessed
impairment allowances
Collectivelyassessed
impairment allowances
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Loans for use in Hong
Kong Industrial commercial and
financial - Property development 2738332 5871 - - - 8510- Property investment 10942261 7938 - 45685 - 110811- Financial concerns 3005772 3570 - - - 8392- Stockbrokers 3241 10000 - - - 12- Wholesale and retail
trade 18064963 6152 8032 48960 2492 109024- Manufacturing 4412357 3810 9409 14854 2214 39747- Transport and transport
equipment 3542563 1055 - 2466 - 18360- Recreational activities 70162 - - - - 194- Information technology 1091930 248 2173 2173 552 3215- Others 5427639 6295 977 30140 725 39451
Individuals
- Loans for the purchase of flats in Home Ownership Scheme Private Sector Participation Scheme and Tenants Purchase Scheme 861024 10000 4618 29248 - 577
- Loans for purchase of other residential properties 11929257 9999 2422 104556 - 4932
- Others 2477768 8341 2625 10544 825 2084 Total loans for use in
Hong Kong 64567269 6635 30256 288626 6808 345309 Trade finance 5439177 3302 31456 39972 2971 44663 Loans for use outside
Hong Kong 49837783 3550 104254 150518 77836 315160 Gross advances to
customers 119844229 5201 165966 479116 87615 705132
59
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(B) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(f) Concentration of advances to customers (continued)
(i) Sectoral analysis of gross advances to customers (continued)
The Group 2010
Gross
advances
Coveredby collateral
or othersecurity
Classifiedor impaired Overdue
Individually assessed
impairment allowances
Collectivelyassessed
impairment allowances
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Loans for use in Hong
Kong Industrial commercial and
financial - Property development 2554599 4909 - - - 7688- Property investment 10635477 7908 71 50932 72 98689- Financial concerns 2919759 3477 - - - 7749- Stockbrokers 797 10000 - - - 6- Wholesale and retail
trade 12182922 5732 4941 27533 958 67459- Manufacturing 3169141 3392 10685 23553 5188 29303- Transport and transport
equipment 2680577 443 - 1197 - 10027- Recreational activities 56587 - - - - 147- Information technology 1121494 113 2725 2725 768 2986- Others 5193194 5042 1562 31272 1471 28681
Individuals
- Loans for the purchase of flats in Home Ownership Scheme Private Sector Participation Scheme and Tenants Purchase Scheme 1033976 9997 6067 41604 - 625
- Loans for purchase of other residential properties 12515955 9997 4986 103624 - 4120
- Others 1721724 9165 2577 8452 859 1140 Total loans for use in
Hong Kong 55786202 6563 33614 290892 9316 258620 Trade finance 5125758 2841 4556 7199 3131 34729 Loans for use outside
Hong Kong 55288684 3985 120722 116525 92842 234961 Gross advances to
customers 116200644 5172 158892 414616 105289 528310
60
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(B) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(f) Concentration of advances to customers (continued)
(i) Sectoral analysis of gross advances to customers (continued)
The Bank 2011
Gross
advances
Coveredby collateral
or othersecurity
Classifiedor impaired Overdue
Individually assessed
impairment allowances
Collectivelyassessed
impairment allowances
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Loans for use in Hong
Kong Industrial commercial and
financial - Property development 2738332 5871 - - - 8510- Property investment 10942261 7938 - 45685 - 110811- Financial concerns 3005772 3570 - - - 8392- Stockbrokers 3241 10000 - - - 12- Wholesale and retail
trade 18064963 6152 8032 48960 2492 109024- Manufacturing 4412357 3810 9409 14854 2214 39747- Transport and transport
equipment 3500262 1068 - 2466 - 17653- Recreational activities 70162 - - - - 194- Information technology 1091930 248 2173 2173 552 3215- Others 5193609 6128 977 30140 725 35544
Individuals
- Loans for the purchase of flats in Home Ownership Scheme Private Sector Participation Scheme and Tenants Purchase Scheme 861024 10000 4618 29248 - 577
- Loans for purchase of other residential properties 11929257 9999 2422 104556 - 4932
- Others 2477768 8341 2625 10544 825 2084 Total loans for use in
Hong Kong 64290938 6627 30256 288626 6808 340695 Trade finance 4933880 3458 4397 15829 2971 36250 Loans for use outside
Hong Kong 15011123 2017 23217 43 1873 51506 Gross advances to
customers 84235941 5620 57870 304498 11652 428451
61
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(B) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(f) Concentration of advances to customers (continued)
(i) Sectoral analysis of gross advances to customers (continued)
The Bank 2010
Gross
advances
Coveredby collateral
or othersecurity
Classifiedor impaired Overdue
Individually assessed
impairment allowances
Collectivelyassessed
impairment allowances
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Loans for use in Hong
Kong Industrial commercial and
financial - Property development 2554599 4909 - - - 7688- Property investment 10635477 7908 71 50932 72 98689- Financial concerns 2919759 3477 - - - 7749- Stockbrokers 797 10000 - - - 6- Wholesale and retail
trade 12065432 5788 4941 27533 958 66896- Manufacturing 2988348 3597 10685 23553 5188 28433- Transport and transport
equipment 2680577 443 - 1197 - 10027- Recreational activities 56587 - - - - 147- Information technology 1121494 113 2725 2725 768 2986- Others 4957511 4806 1562 31272 1471 27554
Individuals
- Loans for the purchase of flats in Home Ownership Scheme Private Sector Participation Scheme and Tenants Purchase Scheme 1033976 9997 6067 41604 - 625
- Loans for purchase of other residential properties 12515955 9997 4986 103624 - 4120
- Others 1721724 9165 2577 8452 859 1140 Total loans for use in
Hong Kong 55252236 6584 33614 290892 9316 256060 Trade finance 3811650 3380 4556 7199 3131 28423 Loans for use outside
Hong Kong 18311017 2767 20254 196 - 58335 Gross advances to
customers 77374903 5523 58424 298287 12447 342818
Advances with a specific repayment date are classified as overdue when the principal or interest is past due and remains
unpaid
62
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(B) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(f) Concentration of advances to customers (continued)
(i) Sectoral analysis of gross advances to customers (continued)
The amount of new impairment allowances charged to the income statement and classified or impaired loans
written off during the year are shown below
The Group 2011 2010
Newimpairmentallowances
Classified orimpaired loans
written off
New impairment allowances
Classified orimpaired loans
written off HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Loans for use in Hong Kong Industrial commercial and financial
- Property development - - - -- Property investment 10625 118 1086 -- Financial concerns 766 - 1673 -- Stockbrokers 6 - 5 -- Wholesale and retail trade 42298 877 34360 2611- Manufacturing 13487 4979 1317 338- Transport and transport equipment 7098 - - -- Recreational activities 42 - 45 -- Information technology 233 - 776 -- Others 8763 13 2742 750
Individuals
- Loans for the purchase of flats in Home Ownership Scheme Private Sector Participation Scheme and Tenants Purchase Scheme - - - -
- Loans for purchase of other residential properties 673 - 486 -
- Others 885 - - - Total loans for use in Hong Kong 84876 5987 42490 3699 Trade finance 12896 4819 11317 37835 Loans for use outside Hong Kong 87728 22891 32952 73 Gross advances to customers 185500 33697 86759 41607
63
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(B) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(f) Concentration of advances to customers (continued)
(i) Sectoral analysis of gross advances to customers (continued)
The Bank 2011 2010
Newimpairmentallowances
Classified orimpaired loans
written off
New impairment allowances
Classified orimpaired loans
written off HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Loans for use in Hong Kong Industrial commercial and financial
- Property development - - - -- Property investment 10625 118 1086 -- Financial concerns 766 - 1673 -- Stockbrokers 6 - 5 -- Wholesale and retail trade 42298 877 34259 2611- Manufacturing 13487 4979 1159 338- Transport and transport equipment 6999 - - -- Recreational activities 42 - 45 -- Information technology 233 - 776 -- Others 8215 13 2537 750
Individuals
- Loans for the purchase of flats in Home Ownership Scheme Private Sector Participation Scheme and Tenants Purchase Scheme - - - -
- Loans for purchase of other residential properties 673 - 486 -
- Others 885 - - - Total loans for use in Hong Kong 84229 5987 42026 3699 Trade finance 11716 4819 10173 37835 Loans for use outside Hong Kong 1940 - - - Gross advances to customers 97885 10806 52199 41534
64
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(B) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(f) Concentration of advances to customers (continued)
(ii) Geographical analysis of gross advances to customers
The following geographical analysis of advances to customers is based on the location of the counterparties
after taking into account the transfer of risk In general such transfer of risk takes place if the advances to
customers are guaranteed by a party in a country which is different from that of the customer
Gross advances to customers
The Group 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Hong Kong 65296349 62068720Mainland China 48409389 46927384Others 6138491 7204540
119844229 116200644
The Bank 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Hong Kong 60491684 58050513Mainland China 18394496 13982987Others 5349761 5341403 84235941 77374903
Collectively assessed loan impairment allowances in respect of the gross advances to customers
The Group 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Hong Kong 374974 287546Mainland China 283920 211503Others 46238 29261
705132 528310
The Bank 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Hong Kong 323930 268306Mainland China 83186 54175Others 21335 20337
428451 342818
65
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(B) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(f) Concentration of advances to customers (continued)
(ii) Geographical analysis of gross advances to customers (continued)
Overdue advances
The Group 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Hong Kong 365467 348073Mainland China 102176 59770Others 11473 6773
479116 414616
The Bank 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Hong Kong 291507 288931Mainland China 12387 9067Others 604 289
304498 298287
Individually assessed loan impairment allowances in respect of the overdue advances
The Group 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Hong Kong 60027 48672Mainland China 24757 54797Others 89 -
84873 103469
The Bank 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Hong Kong 6682 8431Mainland China 2139 2196Others 89 -
8910 10627
66
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(B) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(f) Concentration of advances to customers (continued)
(ii) Geographical analysis of gross advances to customers (continued)
Overdue advances (continued)
Collectively assessed loan impairment allowances in respect of the overdue advances
The Group 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Hong Kong 5343 4196Mainland China 542 444Others 48 12
5933 4652
The Bank 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Hong Kong 5025 4156Mainland China 156 410Others 2 8
5183 4574
Classified or impaired advances
The Group 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Hong Kong 107560 106353Mainland China 52448 52419Others 5958 120
165966 158892
The Bank 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Hong Kong 46292 56361Mainland China 5621 2063Others 5957 -
57870 58424
67
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(B) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(f) Concentration of advances to customers (continued)
(ii) Geographical analysis of gross advances to customers (continued)
Classified or impaired advances (continued)
Individually assessed loan impairment allowances in respect of the classified or impaired advances
The Group 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Hong Kong 60896 50492Mainland China 24757 54797Others 1962 -
87615 105289
The Bank 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Hong Kong 7552 10251Mainland China 2138 2196Others 1962 -
11652 12447
Collectively assessed loan impairment allowances in respect of the classified or impaired advances
The Group 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Hong Kong 362 76Mainland China 214 1
576 77
The Bank 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Hong Kong 81 76
81 76
During the year the basis of the above analyses has been refined and the comparative amounts have been
reclassified accordingly
68
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(C) Repossessed assets
No assets by taking possession of collateral held as security was obtained by the Group and the Bank during the
year (2010 Nil)
The estimated market value of repossessed assets held by the Group and the Bank as at 31 December 2011
amounted to HK$2530000 (2010 HK$2357000) and Nil (2010 Nil) respectively They comprise properties in
respect of which the Group and the Bank have acquired access or control (eg through court proceedings or
voluntary actions by the borrowers concerned) for release in full or in part of the obligations of the borrowers
When the repossessed assets are not readily convertible into cash the Group may consider the following
alternatives
- adjusting the selling prices
- selling the loans together with the assets
- arranging loan restructuring
69
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(D) Balances and placements with banks and other financial institutions
The following tables present an analysis of balances and placements with banks and other financial institutions that
are neither overdue nor impaired as at 31 December by rating agency designation based on Moodyrsquos ratings or
their equivalent
The Group 2011 Aaa to A3 Lower than A3 Unrated Total
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Central banks 10554122 - - 10554122Banks and other financial institutions 25055790 5512998 25450185 56018973 35609912 5512998 25450185 66573095 The Group 2010 Aaa to A3 Lower than A3 Unrated Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Central banks 6378971 - - 6378971Banks and other financial institutions 14817856 3347416 7269516 25434788
21196827 3347416 7269516 31813759
The Bank 2011 Aaa to A3 Lower than A3 Unrated Total
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Central banks 517779 - - 517779 Banks and other financial institutions 16827133 2369543 9123777 28320453 17344912 2369543 9123777 28838232 The Bank 2010 Aaa to A3 Lower than A3 Unrated Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Central banks 946459 - - 946459Banks and other financial institutions 11615783 2086454 7197310 20899547
12562242 2086454 7197310 21846006
As at 31 December 2011 and 2010 there were no overdue or impaired balances and placements with banks and
other financial institutions for the Group and the Bank
70
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(E) Debt securities
The tables below represent an analysis of the carrying value of debt securities by credit rating and credit risk
characteristic based on Moodyrsquos ratings or their equivalent to the respective issues of the debt securities
The Group 2011 Unrated
Aaa Aa1 to
Aa3A1 to
A3Lower
than A3
Hong Kong government
and government
bodies
Other governments
and government
agencies Other Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Investment in securities MBSABS - 20335 - 1699 - - - 22034Other debt securities 622547 10594378 3879203 202942 5005270 678604 9133727 30116671 Subtotal 622547 10614713 3879203 204641 5005270 678604 9133727 30138705 Financial assets at fair value
through profit or loss MBSABS - - 5046 - - - - 5046Other debt securities 500 521205 570501 267066 587575 - 293868 2240715 Subtotal 500 521205 575547 267066 587575 - 293868 2245761 Total 623047 11135918 4454750 471707 5592845 678604 9427595 32384466
The Group 2010 Unrated
Aaa Aa1 to
Aa3A1 to
A3Lower than
A3
Hong Kong government
and government
bodies
Other governments
and government
agencies Other Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Investment in securities MBSABS 2881 183813 - - - - - 186694Other debt securities 2858814 6914704 3306742 759580 5413400 1067307 6638281 26958828 Subtotal 2861695 7098517 3306742 759580 5413400 1067307 6638281 27145522 Financial assets at fair value
through profit or loss MBSABS 19312 - - - - - - 19312Other debt securities 255 74484 789759 427258 941715 - - 2233471 Subtotal 19567 74484 789759 427258 941715 - - 2252783 Total 2881262 7173001 4096501 1186838 6355115 1067307 6638281 29398305
The total amount of unrated issues of the Group amounted to HK$15699044000 (2010 HK$14060703000) as at
31 December 2011 of which only HK$2741631000 (2010 HK$987628000) were without issuer ratings For
details please refer to page 72
71
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(E) Debt securities (continued)
The Bank 2011 Unrated
Aaa Aa1 to
Aa3A1 to
A3Lower
than A3
Hong Kong government
and government
bodies
Other governments
and government
agencies Other Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Investment in securities MBSABS - 20335 - 1699 - - - 22034 Other debt securities 622547 7843283 3879203 202942 5005270 - 8396853 25950098 Subtotal 622547 7863618 3879203 204641 5005270 - 8396853 25972132 Financial assets at fair value
through profit or loss MBSABS - - 5046 - - - - 5046 Other debt securities 500 521205 570501 267066 587575 - 293868 2240715 Subtotal 500 521205 575547 267066 587575 - 293868 2245761 Total 623047 8384823 4454750 471707 5592845 - 8690721 28217893
The Bank 2010 Unrated
Aaa Aa1 to
Aa3A1 to
A3Lower than
A3
Hong Kong government
and government
bodies
Other governments
and government
agencies Other Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Investment in securities MBSABS 2881 183813 - - - - - 186694Other debt securities 2858814 6560490 3306742 759580 5413400 - 6638281 25537307 Subtotal 2861695 6744303 3306742 759580 5413400 - 6638281 25724001 Financial assets at fair value
through profit or loss MBSABS 19312 - - - - - - 19312Other debt securities 255 74484 789759 427258 941715 - - 2233471 Subtotal 19567 74484 789759 427258 941715 - - 2252783 Total 2881262 6818787 4096501 1186838 6355115 - 6638281 27976784
The total amount of unrated issues of the Bank amounted to HK$14283566000 (2010 HK$12993396000) as at
31 December 2011 of which only HK$2741631000 (2010 HK$987628000) were without issuer ratings For
details please refer to page 72
72
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(E) Debt securities (continued)
For the above debt securities with no issue rating their issuer ratings are analysed as follows
The Group 2011
Aaa Aa1 to Aa3 A1 to A3Lower
than A3 Unrated
Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Available-for-sale securities - 8069695 1699982 - 2741381 12511058Held-to-maturity securities - 204679 225695 - 250 430624Loans and receivables - - 1875919 - - 1875919Financial assets at fair value
through profit or loss - 587575 293868 - - 881443 Total - 8861949 4095464 - 2741631 15699044
The Group 2010
Aaa Aa1 to Aa3 A1 to A3Lower
than A3 Unrated
Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Available-for-sale securities 19903 8090718 2623309 54487 987360 11775777Held-to-maturity securities - 288315 - - 250 288565Loans and receivables - - 1054628 - 18 1054646Financial assets at fair value
through profit or loss - 941715 - - -
941715 Total 19903 9320748 3677937 54487 987628 14060703
The Bank 2011
Aaa Aa1 to Aa3 A1 to A3Lower
than A3 Unrated
Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Available-for-sale securities - 6776600 1699982 - 2741381 11217963Held-to-maturity securities - 82296 225695 - 250 308241 Loans and receivables - - 1875919 - - 1875919 Financial assets at fair value
through profit or loss - 587575 293868 - - 881443 Total - 7446471 4095464 - 2741631 14283566
The Bank 2010
Aaa Aa1 to Aa3 A1 to A3Lower
than A3 Unrated
Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Available-for-sale securities 19903 7023411 2623309 54487 987360 10708470Held-to-maturity securities - 288315 - - 250 288565Loans and receivables - - 1054628 - 18 1054646Financial assets at fair value
through profit or loss - 941715 - - -
941715 Total 19903 8253441 3677937 54487 987628 12993396
73
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(E) Debt securities (continued)
The following tables present an analysis of debt securities neither overdue nor impaired as at 31 December by rating
agency designation based on Moodyrsquos ratings or their equivalent to the respective issues of the debt securities
The Group 2011
Aaa Aa1 to Aa3 A1 to A3Lower
than A3 Unrated
Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Available-for-sale securities 622547 9736598 3638941 202942 12511058 26712086 Held-to-maturity securities - 878115 240262 1699 430624 1550700 Loans and receivables - - - - 1875919 1875919 Financial assets at fair value
through profit or loss 500 521205 575547 267066 881443 2245761 Total 623047 11135918 4454750 471707 15699044 32384466
The Group 2010
Aaa Aa1 to Aa3 A1 to A3Lower
than A3 Unrated
Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Available-for-sale securities 2700318 6137409 2725204 369593 11775777 23708301Held-to-maturity securities 161377 961108 581538 350868 288565 2343456Loans and receivables - - - - 1054646 1054646Financial assets at fair value
through profit or loss 19567 74484 789759 427258 941715
2252783 Total 2881262 7173001 4096501 1147719 14060703 29359186
The Bank 2011
Aaa Aa1 to Aa3 A1 to A3Lower
than A3 Unrated
Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Available-for-sale securities 622547 7843283 3638941 202942 11217963 23525676 Held-to-maturity securities - 20335 240262 1699 308241 570537 Loans and receivables - - - - 1875919 1875919 Financial assets at fair value
through profit or loss 500 521205 575547 267066 881443 2245761 Total 623047 8384823 4454750 471707 14283566 28217893
The Bank 2010
Aaa Aa1 to Aa3 A1 to A3Lower
than A3 Unrated
Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Available-for-sale securities 2700318 5783195 2725204 369593 10708470 22286780Held-to-maturity securities 161377 961108 581538 350868 288565 2343456Loans and receivables - - - - 1054646 1054646Financial assets at fair value
through profit or loss 19567 74484 789759 427258 941715
2252783 Total 2881262 6818787 4096501 1147719 12993396 27937665
74
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
41 Credit Risk (continued)
(E) Debt securities (continued)
The impaired debt securities by credit rating are analysed as follows
The Group and the Bank 2011 2010
Carrying Value Carrying Value
Lower than A3
Of which accumulated
impairment allowances Lower than A3
Of which accumulated
impairment allowances
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Held-to-maturity securities - - 39119 (3303)
As at 31 December 2011 and 2010 there were no US MBSABS securities for the Group and the Bank
As at 31 December 2011 and 2010 there were no overdue debt securities for the Group and the Bank
75
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
42 Market Risk
Market risk is the risk of loss that results from the adverse movements in the value of trading positions held by the Group
The Group adopts Standardised Method (ldquoSTMrdquo) for calculation of trading book market risk capital charge The following
positions held by the Group are covered by STM
- debt securities held and interest-rate-related contracts for trading purposes and
- exchange rate-related contracts
The Grouprsquos trading book market risk arises from trading positions taken from customer-related business and proprietary
trading in the above-mentioned financial instruments which are subject to daily marked-to-market valuation The risk
includes potential losses arising from changes in foreign exchange and interest rates
The Group adopts robust market risk appetite to achieve balance between risk and return The Grouprsquos objective in
managing market risk is to secure healthy growth of treasury business by effective management of potential market risk in
the Grouprsquos treasury business according to the Grouprsquos overall risk appetite and strategy of treasury business and based
on well established risk management regime and measures
According to corporate governance in risk management the Board of Directors and RMC the Management and functional
units of market risk perform their duties and responsibilities to manage the Grouprsquos market risk The risk management units
are responsible for monitoring the market risk profile and compliance of management policies and limits of the Group to
ensure that overall and individual market risks are within the Grouprsquos acceptable level Independent units are assigned to
monitor the risk exposure against risk limits on a daily basis together with profit and loss reports submitted to the
Management on a regular basis while exceptions to limits should be reported at once when they occur
The Group sets up market risk indicators and limits to identify measure monitor and control market risk Risk indicators
and limits established by the Group include but are not limited to VAR Loss Open Position and Stress Testing etc To
meet management requirements major risk indicators and limits are classified into three levels and approved by RMC or
the Asset and Liability Management Committee respectively Treasury business units are required to conduct their
business within approved market risk indicators and limits
76
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
42 Market Risk (continued)
(A) Currency risk
To ensure the currency risk exposure of the Group is kept to an acceptable level risk limits (eg position and loss
limit) are used to serve as a monitoring tool Moreover the Group seeks to minimize the gap between asset and
liability in the same currency Foreign exchange contracts (eg FX swap) are usually used to manage FX risk
associated with foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities
77
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
42 Market Risk (continued)
(A) Currency risk (continued)
The tables below summarise the Grouprsquos and the Bankrsquos exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk as at 31
December Included in the tables are the assets and liabilities at carrying amounts in HK$ equivalent categorised by
the original currency
The Group 2011
Renminbi
US Dollars
HK Dollars Euro
Japanese Yen
Pound Sterling Others Total
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Assets Cash and balances with banks
and other financial institutions 31755587 3875707 6247430 1137543 134900 100390 742776 43994333Placements with banks and other
financial institutions maturing between one and twelve months 20433570 1495263 1240747 - - - - 23169580
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - 766259 1403148 - - - 76354 2245761
Derivative financial instruments 65299 6001 745103 - - - - 816403Advances and other accounts 26669960 40465402 64321827 272602 297283 - 887151 132914225Investment in securities
- Available-for-sale securities 6381679 6339356 11184833 511059 - 93761 2245297 26755985- Held-to-maturity securities 980163 121596 104580 225695 - - 118666 1550700- Loans and receivables - - - 1875919 - - - 1875919
Investment properties 45688 - 802260 - - - - 847948Properties plant and equipment 463161 1065 4119185 - - - - 4583411Other assets (including deferred
tax assets) 165459 57198 649071 - 1316 1 4146 877191 Total assets 86960566 53127847 90818184 4022818 433499 194152 4074390 239631456 Liabilities Deposits and balances from
banks and other financial institutions 10925158 16001440 861463 132 211516 2619 63960 28066288
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss - - 1077896 - - - - 1077896
Derivative financial instruments 55771 165291 451556 - - - - 672618Deposits from customers 64244114 27651490 72832671 4007694 143143 1100153 4490203 174469468Other accounts and provisions
(including current and deferred tax liabilities) 5188863 681887 3073162 87096 114537 2046 61399 9208990
Total liabilities 80413906 44500108 78296748 4094922 469196 1104818 4615562 213495260 Net on-balance sheet position 6546660 8627739 12521436 (72104) (35697) (910666) (541172) 26136196 Off-balance sheet net notional
position (2216052) (7515536) 8491862 74164 36636 911189 533472 315735 Contingent liabilities and
commitments 19225118 29009786 19190225 386957 255138 2741 2182 68072147
78
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
42 Market Risk (continued)
(A) Currency risk (continued)
The Group 2010
Renminbi
US Dollars
HK Dollars Euro
Japanese Yen
Pound Sterling Others Total
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Assets Cash and balances with banks
and other financial institutions 14379535 2554286 4541334 2525153 113190 256019 86464 24455981Placements with banks and other
financial institutions maturing between one and twelve months 6924567 612399 163824 41497 - - 11767 7754054
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - 951778 1225979 - - - 75026 2252783
Derivative financial instruments 21490 55460 1051709 - - - - 1128659Advances and other accounts 22225207 44366864 56169140 229642 95527 - 1063796 124150176Investment in securities
- Available-for-sale securities 2209808 7481353 10160230 827346 - 572717 2491762 23743216- Held-to-maturity securities - 1258309 782804 - - - 341462 2382575- Loans and receivables - 8 1054638 - - - - 1054646
Investment properties 38323 - 579940 - - - - 618263Properties plant and equipment 337370 202 3101808 - - - - 3439380Other assets (including deferred
tax assets) 121809 32902 1029930 3 - - 10812 1195456 Total assets 46258109 57313561 79861336 3623641 208717 828736 4081089 192175189 Liabilities Deposits and balances from
banks and other financial institutions 1029039 14654047 2549281 19847 270394 9104 242977 18774689
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss - - 1185375 - - - - 1185375
Derivative financial instruments 15497 185196 715518 - - - - 916211Deposits from customers 37208452 23617510 69015141 5847770 188356 1155285 4304391 141336905Other accounts and provisions
(including current and deferred tax liabilities) 4275964 543893 2527332 42769 34265 5371 42417 7472011
Total liabilities 42528952 39000646 75992647 5910386 493015 1169760 4589785 169685191 Net on-balance sheet position 3729157 18312915 3868689 (2286745) (284298) (341024) (508696) 22489998 Off-balance sheet net notional
position (121978) (17885636) 14969644 2286885 280381 332402 511738 373436 Contingent liabilities and
commitments 7214879 24187953 18581172 724921 737367 4166 8825 51459283
79
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
42 Market Risk (continued)
(A) Currency risk (continued)
The Bank 2011
Renminbi
US Dollars
HK Dollars Euro
Japanese Yen
Pound Sterling Others Total
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Assets Cash and balances with banks
and other financial institutions 16060990 3511622 5580458 921222 49662 77215 740409 26941578Placements with banks and other
financial institutions maturing between one and twelve months 1390503 869953 - - - - - 2260456
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - 766259 1403148 - - - 76354 2245761
Derivative financial instruments - 4045 745103 - - - - 749148Advances and other accounts 2153962 29897707 61883399 266528 71061 - 887151 95159808Investment in securities
- Available-for-sale securities 3195269 6339356 11184833 511059 - 93761 2245297 23569575- Held-to-maturity securities - 121596 104580 225695 - - 118666 570537- Loans and receivables - - - 1875919 - - - 1875919
Investment in subsidiaries 81653 - 5141029 - - - - 5222682Investment properties - - 802260 - - - - 802260Properties plant and equipment - 1065 4119185 - - - - 4120250Other assets (including deferred
tax assets) 4469 782 644952 - 14 1 2722 652940 Total assets 22886846 41512385 91608947 3800423 120737 170977 4070599 164170914 Liabilities Deposits and balances from
banks and other financial institutions 1072459 7473671 816345 21097 5099 7028 80936 9476635
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss - - 1077896 - - - - 1077896
Derivative financial instruments - 163076 451556 - - - - 614632Deposits from customers 19822327 25355859 70080020 3822538 122799 1072828 4471031 124747402Other accounts and provisions
(including current and deferred tax liabilities) 1892 397751 3022091 28657 28532 1577 59316 3539816
Total liabilities 20896678 33390357 75447908 3872292 156430 1081433 4611283 139456381 Net on-balance sheet position 1990168 8122028 16161039 (71869) (35693) (910456) (540684) 24714533 Off-balance sheet net notional
position (1873761) (7135668) 7769703 74164 36636 911189 533472 315735 Contingent liabilities and
commitments 120827 16531470 18749692 262351 39428 2741 333 35706842
80
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
42 Market Risk (continued)
(A) Currency risk (continued)
The Bank 2010
Renminbi
US Dollars
HK Dollars Euro
Japanese Yen
Pound Sterling Others Total
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Assets Cash and balances with banks
and other financial institutions 9066463 2633926 5858022 2363329 105374 234971 76386 20338471Placements with banks and other
financial institutions maturing between one and twelve months - 1821083 13230 - - - - 1834313
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - 951778 1225979 - - - 75026 2252783
Derivative financial instruments - 53250 1041988 - - - - 1095238Advances and other accounts 644461 30178060 51754334 214050 57945 - 1063796 83912646Investment in securities
- Available-for-sale securities 788287 7481353 10160230 827346 - 572717 2491762 22321695- Held-to-maturity securities - 1258309 782804 - - - 341462 2382575- Loans and receivables - 8 1054638 - - - - 1054646
Investment in subsidiaries 81653 - 5204977 - - - - 5286630Investment properties - - 579940 - - - - 579940Properties plant and equipment - 202 3101808 - - - - 3102010Other assets (including deferred
tax assets) 1723 23511 1110658 - - - 10812 1146704 Total assets 10582587 44401480 81888608 3404725 163319 807688 4059244 145307651 Liabilities Deposits and balances from
banks and other financial institutions 1099 5730902 2595976 34813 260837 21184 251410 8896221
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss - - 1185375 - - - - 1185375
Derivative financial instruments - 183093 705251 - - - - 888344Deposits from customers 10451016 21593185 66594645 5636714 171847 1124437 4273464 109845308Other accounts and provisions
(including current and deferred tax liabilities) 6834 351855 2483972 20304 15057 3777 42417 2924216
Total liabilities 10458949 27859035 73565219 5691831 447741 1149398 4567291 123739464 Net on-balance sheet position 123638 16542445 8323389 (2287106) (284422) (341710) (508047) 21568187 Off-balance sheet net notional
position 24467 (16262331) 13199894 2286885 280381 332402 511738 373436 Contingent liabilities and
commitments - 12023253 18346577 513897 661528 3951 7642 31556848
Off-balance sheet net notional position represents the net notional amounts of foreign currency derivative financial instruments which
are principally used to reduce the Grouprsquos and the Bankrsquos exposure to currency movements
81
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
42 Market Risk (continued)
(A) Currency risk (continued)
Sensitivity analysis to foreign exchange risk exposure (Non Structural)
At 31 December 2011 the majority of the net positions of the Group and the Bank were denominated in US dollar
and Renminbi therefore the Group and the Bank do not expose to significant foreign exchange risk other than US
dollar and Renminbi If US dollar and Renminbi exchange rate had changed by 1 with other variables held
constant profit after tax for the year of the Group and the Bank would have been changed by HK$7705000 (2010
HK$1007000) and HK$7026000 (2010 HK$481000) respectively
(B) Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk means the risks to a bankrsquos earnings and economic value arising from adverse movements in
interest rate and term structures of the bankrsquos asset and liability positions The Grouprsquos interest rate risk exposures
are mainly structural The major types of interest rate risk from structural positions are
- Repricing risk - mismatches in the maturity or repricing periods of assets and liabilities
- Basis risk - different pricing basis for different transactions so that the yield on assets and cost of liabilities may
change by different amounts within the same repricing period
- Yield curve risk - non-parallel shifts in the yield curve that may have an adverse impact on net interest income or
economic value
- Option risk - exercise of the options embedded in assets liabilities or off-balance sheet items that can cause a
change in the cashflows of assets and liabilities
The Group has formulated ldquoInterest Rate Risk Management Policiesrdquo which set out the framework and methodologies
to identify measure monitor and control interest rate risk
Both the members of the Asset and Liability Management Committee (ldquoALCOrdquo) and RMC are responsible for interest
rate risk management ALCO maintains oversight of interest rate risk and RMC sanctions the interest rate risk
management policies formulated by ALCO The interest rate risk is identified and measured on a weekly basis The
Finance Department manages the interest rate risk according to the established policies and assigns the Financial
Management Division to monitor the related risks closely and to report the results to ALCO regularly
Gap analysis is one of the tools used to measure the Grouprsquos exposure to repricing risk This provides the Group with
a static view of the maturity and repricing characteristics of its balance sheet positions The Group uses interest rate
derivatives to hedge its interest rate exposures and in most cases plain vanilla interest rate swaps are used
82
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
42 Market Risk (continued)
(B) Interest rate risk (continued)
Sensitivities of net interest income and economic value to interest rate changes are assessed through a hypothetical
interest rate shock of 200 basis points across the yield curve on both sides Sensitivity of net interest income is
controlled within an approved percentage of the projected net interest income for the year whereas sensitivity of
economic value is confined to a percentage of the latest capital base both measures are sanctioned by RMC The
results are reported to ALCO and RMC on a regular basis
The impact of basis risk is gauged by the projected change in net interest income under scenarios of imperfect
correlation in the adjustment of the rates earned and paid on different instruments
Stress test on yield curve risk is performed to assess the impact on economic value due to the steepening or
flattening of the yield curve The impact of options embedded in demand and savings deposits and prepayment of
mortgage loans is also assessed under different stress test scenarios
The interest rate risk exposures in the Group are controlled through the use of limits
1 Net Interest Income sensitivity ratio
2 Economic Value sensitivity ratio
3 Repricing Mismatch Gap limits
Before launching a new product or business the relevant departments are required to go through a risk assessment
process which includes assessment of underlying interest rate risk and consideration of the adequacy of current risk
management mechanism Any material impact on interest rate risk noted during the risk assessment process will be
reported to ALCO
83
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
42 Market Risk (continued)
(B) Interest rate risk (continued)
Sensitivity analysis to market risk exposure of banking book of the Group
The Group is principally exposed to HKD USD and RMB in terms of interest rate risk The following example
illustrates how the Grouprsquos stress test is performed As at 31 December 2011 if HKD USD and RMB market interest
rates had been 100 basis points higher with other variables held constant the impacts on net interest income over
the next twelve months and on reserves for the Group and the Bank would have been as follows
Impact on net interest income over the next
twelve months at 31 December Impact on reserves
at 31 December The Group The Bank The Group The Bank 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010Scenarios HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000Up 100 basis points parallel shift in HK dollar yield curves 173383 159088 153181 138206 (37656) (44830) (37656) (44830) Up 100 basis points parallel shift in US dollar yield curves (55874) (87748) (52696) (81833) (128679) (156064) (128679) (156064) Up 100 basis points parallel shift in Renminbi yield curves 68429 117098 7232 37019 (125726) (18817) (62236) (9455)
The overall positive impact (HKD USD and RMB combined) on net interest income is similar to 2010 The increase
in positive earnings impact of HKD and USD is met by the fall in RMB Reserves would have been reduced
because of the expected reduction in valuation of available-for-sale portfolio due to the above simulated market
rates movement The reduction of reserves is larger compared with 2010 because the size and duration of
available-for-sale portfolio is increased
To construct stressful scenarios severe assumptions are made including a change in the correlation between HK
dollar and US dollar interest rates parallel movement of interest rates for the banking book positions of all repricing
or maturity dates In the absence of actions that would be taken to mitigate the impact of interest rates shock all
positions are assumed to run to maturity and reprice or mature simultaneously within a given time band
84
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
42 Market Risk (continued)
(B) Interest rate risk (continued)
The tables below summarise the Grouprsquos and the Bankrsquos exposure to interest rate risk as at 31 December Included
in the tables are the assets and liabilities at carrying amounts categorised by the earlier of contractual repricing or
maturity dates
The Group 2011
Up to 1month
1-3months
3-12months
1-5years
Over 5 years
Non- interest bearing Total
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Assets Cash and balances with banks
and other financial institutions 41830459 - - - - 2163874 43994333 Placements with banks and
other financial institutions maturing between one and twelve months - 9635651 13533929 - - - 23169580
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 99989 1011057 373002 513813 247900 - 2245761
Derivative financial instruments - - - - - 816403 816403 Advances and other accounts 74162458 27424388 25002509 6324626 244 - 132914225 Investment in securities
- Available-for-sale securities 6444004 7053021 5138085 6277450 1799526 43899 26755985 - Held-to-maturity securities 247729 241049 503474 558448 - - 1550700 - Loans and receivables 1875919 - - - - - 1875919
Investment properties - - - - - 847948 847948 Properties plant and equipment - - - - - 4583411 4583411 Other assets (including deferred
tax assets) - - - - - 877191 877191 Total assets 124660558 45365166 44550999 13674337 2047670 9332726 239631456 Liabilities Deposits and balances from
banks and other financial institutions 12962586 4011804 10741870 - - 350028 28066288
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 299981 389850 388065 - - - 1077896
Derivative financial instruments - - - - - 672618 672618 Deposits from customers 96775799 33370694 29479124 7432118 162148 7249585 174469468 Other accounts and provisions
(including current and deferred tax liabilities) 1190610 1001353 2848635 - - 4168392 9208990
Total liabilities 111228976 38773701 43457694 7432118 162148 12440623 213495260 Interest sensitivity gap 13431582 6591465 1093305 6242219 1885522 (3107897) 26136196
85
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
42 Market Risk (continued)
(B) Interest rate risk (continued)
The Group 2010
Up to 1month
1-3months
3-12months
1-5years
Over 5 years
Non- interest bearing Total
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Assets Cash and balances with banks
and other financial institutions 22428184 - - - - 2027797 24455981Placements with banks and
other financial institutions maturing between one and twelve months - 3785444 3968610 - - - 7754054
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 499986 602052 372231 525799 252715 - 2252783
Derivative financial instruments - - - - - 1128659 1128659Advances and other accounts 72671585 28735941 16921508 5751929 69213 - 124150176Investment in securities
- Available-for-sale securities 6312831 5137573 3743001 7380402 1134494 34915 23743216- Held-to-maturity securities 411433 869061 896781 205300 - - 2382575- Loans and receivables - - 1054646 - - - 1054646
Investment properties - - - - - 618263 618263Properties plant and equipment - - - - - 3439380 3439380Other assets (including deferred
tax assets) - - - - - 1195456 1195456 Total assets 102324019 39130071 26956777 13863430 1456422 8444470 192175189 Liabilities Deposits and balances from
banks and other financial institutions 6879120 6567654 4907256 - - 420659 18774689
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 449978 458714 276683 - - - 1185375
Derivative financial instruments - - - - - 916211 916211Deposits from customers 87604788 24538543 18010055 4654888 - 6528631 141336905Other accounts and provisions
(including current and deferred tax liabilities) 795051 1069827 2163324 394086 - 3049723 7472011
Total liabilities 95728937 32634738 25357318 5048974 - 10915224 169685191 Interest sensitivity gap 6595082 6495333 1599459 8814456 1456422 (2470754) 22489998
86
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
42 Market Risk (continued)
(B) Interest rate risk (continued)
The Bank 2011
Up to 1 month
1-3 months
3-12 months
1-5 years
Over 5 years
Non- interest bearing Total
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Assets Cash and balances with banks
and other financial institutions 25004720 - - - - 1936858 26941578 Placements with banks and
other financial institutions maturing between one and twelve months - 1077538 1182918 - - - 2260456
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 99989 1011057 373002 513813 247900 - 2245761
Derivative financial instruments - - - - - 749148 749148 Advances and other accounts 60144581 15846689 13324206 5844308 24 - 95159808 Investment in securities
- Available-for-sale securities 6115223 6793083 4216309 5094513 1306548 43899 23569575 - Held-to-maturity securities 247729 118665 204143 - - - 570537 - Loans and receivables 1875919 - - - - - 1875919
Investment in subsidiaries - - - - - 5222682 5222682 Investment properties - - - - - 802260 802260 Properties plant and equipment - - - - - 4120250 4120250 Other assets (including deferred
tax assets) - - - - - 652940 652940 Total assets 93488161 24847032 19300578 11452634 1554472 13528037 164170914 Liabilities Deposits and balances of banks
and other financial institutions 5198920 1560854 2319384 - - 397477 9476635 Financial liabilities at fair value
through profit or loss 299981 389850 388065 - - - 1077896 Derivative financial instruments - - - - - 614632 614632 Deposits from customers 78059357 22290177 13015412 4127957 - 7254499 124747402 Other accounts and provisions
(including current and deferred tax liabilities) 480379 - - - - 3059437 3539816
Total liabilities 84038637 24240881 15722861 4127957 - 11326045 139456381 Interest sensitivity gap 9449524 606151 3577717 7324677 1554472 2201992 24714533
87
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
42 Market Risk (continued)
(B) Interest rate risk (continued)
The Bank 2010
Up to 1 month
1-3 months
3-12 months
1-5 years
Over 5 years
Non- interest
bearing Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Assets Cash and balances with banks
and other financial institutions 18665763 - - - - 1672708 20338471Placements with banks and
other financial institutions maturing between one and twelve months - 392440 1441873 - - - 1834313
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 499986 602052 372231 525799 252715 - 2252783
Derivative financial instruments - - - - - 1095238 1095238Advances and other accounts 57814227 14856155 6280175 4893443 68646 - 83912646Investment in securities
- Available-for-sale securities 6195073 4540745 3327804 7088664 1134494 34915 22321695- Held-to-maturity securities 411433 869061 896781 205300 - - 2382575- Loans and receivables - - 1054646 - - - 1054646
Investment in subsidiaries - - - - - 5286630 5286630Investment properties - - - - - 579940 579940Properties plant and equipment - - - - - 3102010 3102010Other assets (including deferred
tax assets) - - - - - 1146704 1146704 Total assets 83586482 21260453 13373510 12713206 1455855 12918145 145307651 Liabilities Deposits and balances of banks
and other financial institutions 3849309 2663585 1914806 - - 468521 8896221Financial liabilities at fair value
through profit or loss 449978 458714 276683 - - - 1185375Derivative financial instruments - - - - - 888344 888344Deposits from customers 75769059 19047756 4616106 3729969 - 6682418 109845308Other accounts and provisions
(including current and deferred tax liabilities) 504001 - - - - 2420215 2924216
Total liabilities 80572347 22170055 6807595 3729969 - 10459498 123739464 Interest sensitivity gap 3014135 (909602) 6565915 8983237 1455855 2458647 21568187
Interest rate risk exposure of trading book of the Group and the Bank is insignificant
88
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
43 Liquidity Risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group may not be able to fund increases in assets meet obligations as they fall due or
take strategic opportunity without incurring unacceptable losses
Liquidity risk management framework
The liquidity risk management framework of the Group comprises three levels The Board of Directors and the RMC
are the ultimate decision making authority and are responsible for the compliance with regulatory requirements
Formulation of the risk management procedures and implementation mechanism and monitoring of the compliance are
mainly responsible by the ALCO Daily management of liquidity is carried out by the Treasury Management Sub-
Committee and the Treasury Division while the Financial Management Division monitors the liquidity risk and provides
regular reports to the Management and local regulatory bodies
The liquidity management process is carried out both at the Group and subsidiary level The principal subsidiaries
execute their daily risk management processes independently subject to risk policies that are consistent with those of
the Group and report to the Grouprsquos Management on a regular basis
The Group has developed a robust liquidity risk management mechanism by maintaining an appropriate size of highly-
liquefiable assets and proper liability structure enabling the Group to meet even under adverse market conditions all
its obligations as they fall due and to fund all its asset growth and strategic opportunities without forced liquidation of
its assets at short notice
At present the Group has set up Key Risk Indicators such as 1-month liquidity ratio and loan-to-deposit ratio The
indicators are used as the major tools in the identification measurement monitoring and control of the liquidity risk on
regular basis by setting limits assessing and monitoring the ratios Besides the Group also monitors deposit stability
concentration of deposits from large depositors and liquidity profile of the investment portfolio
89
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
43 Liquidity Risk (continued)
Liquidity risk management framework (continued)
The related risk management process includes
- Perform cash-flow projections under normal and stressed scenarios using the net mismatch gap between assets and
liabilities to estimate the prospective net funding requirements
- Maintain strong liquidity ratios to comply with both internal and external regulatory requirements
- Maintain a diversified liability base to ensure sufficient funding sources
- Maintain a proper level of highly liquid assets to serve as a liquidity buffer for emergency needs
- Monitor the structure and stability of the deposit portfolio
- Assess the ability to borrow from the inter-bank money market to avoid over-reliance on the money market for funding
- Maintain a proper contingency plan which includes setting early warning signals (including internal indicators and
market indicators) with timely monitoring procedures and establishing a management reporting system and
contingency procedures
Before launching a new product or business relevant departments are required to go through a risk assessment
process which includes assessment of underlying liquidity risk and consideration of the adequacy of the current risk
management mechanism Any material impact on liquidity risk noted during the risk assessment process will be
reported to ALCO
90
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
43 Liquidity Risk (continued)
(A) Liquidity ratio
2011 2010
Average liquidity ratio 3937 3835
The average liquidity ratio is calculated as the simple average of each calendar monthrsquos average liquidity ratio of
the Bank for the year
The liquidity ratio is computed on the solo basis (the Hong Kong offices only) and is in accordance with the Fourth
Schedule to the Banking Ordinance
91
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
43 Liquidity Risk (continued)
(B) Maturity analysis
Tables below analyse assets and liabilities of the Group and the Bank as at 31 December into relevant maturity
groupings based on the remaining period at balance sheet date to the contractual maturity date
The Group 2011 On Up to 1 1-3 3-12 1-5 Over 5 demand month months months years years Indefinite Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Assets Cash and balances with
banks and other financial institutions 27545031 16449302 - - - - - 43994333
Placements with banks and other financial institutions maturing between one and twelve months - - 9635651 13533929 - - - 23169580
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
ndash debt securities held for trading
- others - 99989 635789 373002 500 - - 1109280 ndash debt securities
designated at fair value through profit or loss
- others - - - 293869 594712 247900 - 1136481 Derivative financial
instruments 587300 11605 32901 116818 67779 - - 816403 Advances and other
accounts ndash advances to customers 2846884 6935770 11001742 35122628 38924531 24124709 95218 119051482 ndash trade bills 115 1617566 4995685 6705121 - - - 13318487 ndash advances to banks and
other financial institutions - - - 544256 - - - 544256
Investment in securities ndash debt securities held for
available-for-sale - certificates of deposit
held - - 269994 112756 968039 - - 1350789 - others - 5275152 3685012 6247984 8353623 1799526 - 25361297
ndash debt securities held for held-to-maturity
- certificates of deposit held - 225695 - - - - - 225695
- others - - 122383 503474 697199 1949 - 1325005 ndash debt securities held for
loans and receivables - 1875919 - - - - - 1875919
ndash equity securities - - - - - - 43899 43899 Investment properties - - - - - - 847948 847948 Properties plant and
equipment - - - - - - 4583411 4583411 Other assets (including
deferred tax assets) 157936 638654 9348 27823 40899 - 2531 877191 Total assets 31137266 33129652 30388505 63581660 49647282 26174084 5573007 239631456
92
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
43 Liquidity Risk (continued)
(B) Maturity analysis (continued)
The Group 2011 On Up to 1 1-3 3-12 1-5 Over 5 demand month months months years years Indefinite Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000Liabilities Deposits and balances
from banks and other financial institutions 740877 12571737 4005861 10747813 - - - 28066288
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
ndash others - 299981 389850 388065 - - - 1077896 Derivative financial
instruments 247907 59349 28939 122358 166556 47509 - 672618 Deposits from customers 56822738 44447805 32384158 31577957 9074613 162197 - 174469468 Other accounts and
provisions (including current and deferred tax liabilities) 3209830 826097 1190525 3397758 584780 - - 9208990
Total liabilities 61021352 58204969 37999333 46233951 9825949 209706 - 213495260 Net liquidity gap (29884086) (25075317) (7610828) 17347709 39821333 25964378 5573007 26136196
93
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
43 Liquidity Risk (continued)
(B) Maturity analysis (continued)
The Group 2010 On Up to 1 1-3 3-12 1-5 Over 5 demand month months months years years Indefinite Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Assets Cash and balances with
banks and other financial institutions 15059112 9396869 - - - - - 24455981
Placements with banks and other financial institutions maturing between one and twelve months - - 3785444 3968610 - - - 7754054
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
ndash debt securities held for trading
- others - 499986 224182 217954 - 326 - 942448ndash debt securities
designated at fair value through profit or loss
- others - - - 154277 884357 271701 - 1310335Derivative financial
instruments 799269 77473 52771 112209 86937 - - 1128659Advances and other
accounts ndash advances to customers 3160441 4682144 11133015 30716918 43232938 22563939 77650 115567045ndash trade bills 502 715056 4176691 2831958 - - - 7724207ndash advances to banks and
other financial institutions - - 190 312414 546320 - - 858924
Investment in securities ndash debt securities held for
available-for-sale - certificates of deposit
held - - - 880265 1194204 - - 2074469- others - 5160435 1496013 3616135 10226755 1134494 - 21633832
ndash debt securities held for held-to-maturity
- certificates of deposit held - - 23806 - - - - 23806
- others - 182318 260967 1365233 508001 3131 39119 2358769ndash debt securities held for
loans and receivables - - - 1054646 - - - 1054646
ndash equity securities - - - - - - 34915 34915Investment properties - - - - - - 618263 618263Properties plant and
equipment - - - - - - 3439380 3439380Other assets (including
deferred tax assets) 115156 1011957 83 29425 35701 - 3134 1195456 Total assets 19134480 21726238 21153162 45260044 56715213 23973591 4212461 192175189
94
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
43 Liquidity Risk (continued)
(B) Maturity analysis (continued)
The Group 2010 On Up to 1 1-3 3-12 1-5 Over 5 demand month months months years years Indefinite Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000Liabilities Deposits and balances
of banks and other financial institutions 725905 6573874 6567654 4907256 - - - 18774689
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
ndash others - 449978 458714 276683 - - - 1185375Derivative financial
instruments 434812 41079 51574 124550 223331 40865 - 916211Deposits from customers 59480174 32298417 25111853 18603052 5843409 - - 141336905Other accounts and
provisions (including current and deferred tax liabilities) 2030798 778885 1624214 2365056 673058 - - 7472011
Total liabilities 62671689 40142233 33814009 26276597 6739798 40865 - 169685191 Net liquidity gap (43537209) (18415995) (12660847) 18983447 49975415 23932726 4212461 22489998
95
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
43 Liquidity Risk (continued)
(B) Maturity analysis (continued)
The Bank 2011 On Up to 1 1-3 3-12 1-5 Over 5 demand month months months years years Indefinite Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Assets Cash and balances with
banks and other financial institutions 18077434 8864144 - - - - - 26941578
Placements with banks and other financial institutions maturing between one and twelve months - - 1077538 1182918 - - - 2260456
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
ndash debt securities held for trading
- others - 99989 635789 373002 500 - - 1109280 ndash debt securities
designated at fair value through profit or loss
- others - - - 293869 594712 247900 - 1136481 Derivative financial
instruments 587300 10024 24474 59571 67779 - - 749148 Advances and other
accounts ndash advances to customers 2773293 5124773 7602353 19107228 31357088 17760370 70732 83795837 ndash trade bills 115 934383 4034017 5851200 - - - 10819715 ndash advances to banks and
other financial institutions - - - 544256 - - - 544256
Investment in securities ndash debt securities held for
available-for-sale - certificates of deposit
held - - 269994 112756 968039 - - 1350789 - others - 4946370 3425073 5326208 7170688 1306548 - 22174887
ndash debt securities held for held-to-maturity
- certificates of deposit held - 225695 - - - - - 225695
- others - - - 203893 139000 1949 - 344842 ndash debt securities held for
loans and receivables - 1875919 - - - - - 1875919
ndash equity securities - - - - - - 43899 43899 Investment in
subsidiaries - - - - - - 5222682 5222682 Investment properties - - - - - - 802260 802260 Properties plant and
equipment - - - - - - 4120250 4120250 Other assets (including
deferred tax assets) 16500 633492 64 1822 656 - 406 652940 Total assets 21454642 22714789 17069302 33056723 40298462 19316767 10260229 164170914
96
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
43 Liquidity Risk (continued)
(B) Maturity analysis (continued)
The Bank 2011 On Up to 1 1-3 3-12 1-5 Over 5 demand month months months years years Indefinite Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000Liabilities Deposits and balances
from banks and other financial institutions 791478 4804919 1560854 2319384 - - - 9476635
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
ndash others - 299981 389850 388065 - - - 1077896Derivative financial
instruments 247907 56281 21420 74959 166556 47509 - 614632Deposits from customers 48881014 35405806 21303641 15028987 4127954 - - 124747402Other accounts and
provisions (including current and deferred tax liabilities) 2377749 304390 85427 197856 574394 - - 3539816
Total liabilities 52298148 40871377 23361192 18009251 4868904 47509 - 139456381 Net liquidity gap (30843506) (18156588) (6291890) 15047472 35429558 19269258 10260229 24714533
97
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
43 Liquidity Risk (continued)
(B) Maturity analysis (continued)
The Bank 2010 On Up to 1 1-3 3-12 1-5 Over 5 demand month months months years years Indefinite Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Assets Cash and balances with
banks and other financial institutions 10840177 9498294 - - - - - 20338471
Placements with banks and other financial institutions maturing between one and twelve months - - 392440 1441873 - - - 1834313
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
ndash debt securities held for trading
- others - 499986 224182 217954 - 326 - 942448ndash debt securities
designated at fair value through profit or loss
- others - - - 154277 884357 271701 - 1310335Derivative financial
instruments 799269 77040 49148 88512 81269 - - 1095238Advances and other
accounts ndash advances to customers 1865589 2307058 6371515 18600365 31013863 16791220 70028 77019638ndash trade bills 502 350877 3596583 2398692 - - - 6346654ndash advances to banks and
other financial institutions - - - 34 546320 - - 546354
Investment in securities ndash debt securities held for
available-for-sale - certificates of deposit
held - - - 880265 1194204 - - 2074469- others - 5042678 899185 3200938 9935016 1134494 - 20212311
ndash debt securities held for held-to-maturity
- certificates of deposit held - - 23806 - - - - 23806
- others - 182318 260967 1365233 508001 3131 39119 2358769ndash debt securities held for
loans and receivables - - - 1054646 - - - 1054646
ndash equity securities - - - - - - 34915 34915Investment in
subsidiaries - - - - - - 5286630 5286630Investment properties - - - - - - 579940 579940Properties plant and
equipment - - - - - - 3102010 3102010Other assets (including
deferred tax assets) 133097 1010740 80 1723 628 - 436 1146704 Total assets 13638634 18968991 11817906 29404512 44163658 18200872 9113078 145307651
98
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
43 Liquidity Risk (continued)
(B) Maturity analysis (continued)
The Bank 2010 On Up to 1 1-3 3-12 1-5 Over 5 demand month months months years years Indefinite Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000Liabilities Deposits and balances
of banks and other financial institutions 865513 3452317 2663585 1914806 - - - 8896221
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
ndash others - 449978 458714 276683 - - - 1185375Derivative financial
instruments 434811 40715 47750 105880 218323 40865 - 888344Deposits from customers 53948382 27336860 19621066 5209103 3729897 - - 109845308Other accounts and
provisions (including current and deferred tax liabilities) 1103153 697266 545501 163054 415242 - - 2924216
Total liabilities 56351859 31977136 23336616 7669526 4363462 40865 - 123739464 Net liquidity gap (42713225) (13008145) (11518710) 21734986 39800196 18160007 9113078 21568187
The above maturity classifications have been prepared in accordance with relevant provisions under the Banking
(Disclosure) Rules The Group has reported assets such as advances and debt securities which have been
overdue for not more than one month as ldquoRepayable on demandrdquo In the case of an asset that is repayable by
different payments or instalments only that portion of the asset that is actually overdue is reported as overdue Any
part of the asset that is not due is reported according to the residual maturity unless the repayment of the asset is
in doubt in which case the amount is reported as ldquoIndefiniterdquo The above assets are stated after deduction of
provisions if any
The analysis of debt securities by remaining period to maturity is disclosed in order to comply with relevant
provisions under the Banking (Disclosure) Rules The disclosure does not imply that the securities will be held to
maturity
99
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
43 Liquidity Risk (continued)
(C) Analysis of undiscounted cash flows by contractual maturities
(a) Non-derivative cash flows
The tables below summarise the cash flows of the Group and the Bank as at 31 December for non-derivative
financial liabilities by remaining contractual maturities
The Group 2011 Up to 1 1-3 3-12 1-5 Over 5 month months months years years Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Financial liabilities Deposits and balances from banks
and other financial institutions 13327549 4047157 10936950 - - 28311656 Financial liabilities at fair value
through profit or loss 300000 390000 388500 - - 1078500 Deposits from customers 101301509 32500206 32062308 10011925 220582 176096530 Other financial liabilities 3940581 1110630 3163290 1289 - 8215790
Total financial liabilities 118869639 38047993 46551048 10013214 220582 213702476
The Group 2010 Up to 1 1-3 3-12 1-5 Over 5 month months months years years Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Financial liabilities Deposits and balances from banks
and other financial institutions 7305360 6588410 4979464 - - 18873234Financial liabilities at fair value
through profit or loss 450000 459000 277000 - - 1186000Deposits from customers 91787934 25158199 18843268 6279970 - 142069371Other financial liabilities 2757670 1057872 2178242 264715 - 6258499 Total financial liabilities 102300964 33263481 26277974 6544685 - 168387104
100
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
43 Liquidity Risk (continued)
(C) Analysis of undiscounted cash flows by contractual maturities (continued)
(a) Non-derivative cash flows (continued)
The Bank 2011 Up to 1 1-3 3-12 1-5 Over 5 month months months years years Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Financial liabilities Deposits and balances from banks
and other financial institutions 5598595 1563851 2348856 - - 9511302 Financial liabilities at fair value
through profit or loss 300000 390000 388500 - - 1078500Deposits from customers 84305748 21358351 15175688 4250852 - 125090639 Other financial liabilities 2681632 - - - - 2681632
Total financial liabilities 92885975 23312202 17913044 4250852 - 138362073
The Bank 2010 Up to 1 1-3 3-12 1-5 Over 5 month months months years years Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Financial liabilities Deposits and balances from banks
and other financial institutions 4319228 2665944 1923543 - - 8908715Financial liabilities at fair value
through profit or loss 450000 459000 277000 - - 1186000Deposits from customers 81291802 19646753 5238568 3857963 - 110035086Other financial liabilities 1798899 - - - - 1798899 Total financial liabilities 87859929 22771697 7439111 3857963 - 121928700
101
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
43 Liquidity Risk (continued)
(C) Analysis of undiscounted cash flows by contractual maturities (continued)
(b) Derivative cash flows
(i) Derivatives settled on a net basis
The Grouprsquos derivatives that will be settled on a net basis include
- Exchange rate contracts non-deliverable currency forwards
- Interest rate contracts interest rate swaps and
- Bullion contracts bullion margin contracts
The tables below analyse the Grouprsquos and the Bankrsquos derivative financial instruments as at 31 December
that will be settled on a net basis into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the
balance sheet date to the contractual maturity date The amounts disclosed in the tables are the net
contractual undiscounted cash flows of derivatives with net negative fair value
The Group 2011 Up to 1 1-3 3-12 1-5 Over 5 month months months years years Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Exchange rate contracts (247251) (31008) (79674) 23837 - (334096)Interest rate contracts (1327) (10120) (107266) (91584) (5482) (215779)Bullion contracts (2071) (151) - - - (2222)
(250649) (41279) (186940) (67747) (5482) (552097)
The Group 2010 Up to 1 1-3 3-12 1-5 Over 5 month months months years years Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Exchange rate contracts (427411) (33531) (48676) 136223 - (373395)Interest rate contracts (1134) (4682) (91000) (189832) (21078) (307726)Bullion contracts (7870) - - - - (7870)
(436415) (38213) (139676) (53609) (21078) (688991)
102
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
43 Liquidity Risk (continued)
(C) Analysis of undiscounted cash flows by contractual maturities (continued)
(b) Derivative cash flows (continued)
(i) Derivatives settled on a net basis (continued)
The Bank 2011 Up to 1 1-3 3-12 1-5 Over 5 month months months years years Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Exchange rate contracts (247251) (31008) (79674) 23837 - (334096)Interest rate contracts 16 (4943) (73663) (91584) (5482) (175656)Bullion contracts (1928) - - - - (1928)
(249163) (35951) (153337) (67747) (5482) (511680)
The Bank 2010 Up to 1 1-3 3-12 1-5 Over 5 month months months years years Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Exchange rate contracts (427411) (33531) (48676) 136223 - (373395)Interest rate contracts (132) (3803) (80459) (185879) (21078) (291351)Bullion contracts (7870) - - - - (7870)
(435413) (37334) (129135) (49656) (21078) (672616)
103
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
43 Liquidity Risk (continued)
(C) Analysis of undiscounted cash flows by contractual maturities (continued)
(b) Derivative cash flows (continued)
(ii) Derivatives settled on a gross basis
The Grouprsquos derivatives that will be settled on a gross basis include currency forwards currency swaps
currency options
The tables below analyse the Grouprsquos and the Bankrsquos derivative financial instruments as at 31 December
that will be settled on a gross basis into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period at the
balance sheet date to the contractual maturity date The amounts disclosed in the tables are the gross
contractual undiscounted cash flows for all derivatives that are settled on a gross basis
The Group 2011 Up to 1 1-3 3-12 1-5
month months months years Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Exchange rate contracts
- Outflow (11417779) (1925850) (4816609) - (18160238)- Inflow 11367954 1928099 4828157 - 18124210
Total outflow (11417779) (1925850) (4816609) - (18160238) Total inflow 11367954 1928099 4828157 - 18124210
The Group 2010 Up to 1 1-3 3-12 1-5
month months months years Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Exchange rate contracts
- Outflow (14506757) (7394285) (3345066) (34332) (25280440)- Inflow 14541213 7387103 3350384 34392 25313092
Total outflow (14506757) (7394285) (3345066) (34332) (25280440) Total inflow 14541213 7387103 3350384 34392 25313092
104
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
43 Liquidity Risk (continued)
(C) Analysis of undiscounted cash flows by contractual maturities (continued)
(b) Derivative cash flows (continued)
(ii) Derivatives settled on a gross basis (continued)
The Bank 2011 Up to 1 1-3 3-12 1-5
month months months years Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Exchange rate contracts
- Outflow (10758766) (1652950) (621855) - (13033571)- Inflow 10710899 1654478 624204 - 12989581
Total outflow (10758766) (1652950) (621855) - (13033571) Total inflow 10710899 1654478 624204 - 12989581
The Bank 2010 Up to 1 1-3 3-12 1-5
month months months years Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Exchange rate contracts
- Outflow (13647452) (5999636) (557364) - (20204452)- Inflow 13682848 5993963 557262 - 20234073
Total outflow (13647452) (5999636) (557364) - (20204452) Total inflow 13682848 5993963 557262 - 20234073
(c) Off-balance sheet items
Loan commitments
The contractual amounts of the Grouprsquos and the Bankrsquos off-balance sheet financial instruments as at 31
December 2011 that the Group and the Bank commit to extend credit to customers and other facilities amounting
to HK$50503226000 (2010 HK$41155065000) and HK$31434914000 (2010 HK$28530515000)
respectively Those loan commitments can be drawn within 1 year
Financial guarantees and other financial facilities
Financial guarantees and other financial facilities of the Group and the Bank as at 31 December 2011 amounting
to HK$17568921000 (2010 HK$10304218000) and HK$4271928000 (2010 HK$3026333000)
respectively are maturing no later than 1 year
105
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
44 Capital Management
The major objective of the Grouprsquos capital management is to maximise total shareholdersrsquo return while maintaining a
capital adequacy position in relation to the Grouprsquos overall risk profile The Group periodically reviews its capital
structure and adjusts the capital mix where appropriate to achieve the required rate of return on capital
The Group has developed and maintained a sound framework of policies and controls on capital management to
support the development of the Grouprsquos business and to meet the statutory capital adequacy ratio ALCO monitors the
Grouprsquos capital adequacy The Group has complied with all the statutory capital standards for all the periods
In prior years the Group adopted the STC approach to calculate credit risk capital charge With the HKMA approval
from 1 January 2011 the Group has migrated to the FIRB approach to calculate the credit risk capital charge for the
majority of its non-securitisation exposures and internal ratings-based (securitisation) approach to calculate the credit
risk capital charge for its securitisation exposures A small residual credit exposures was approved by HKMA to be
exempted from FIRB approach and remained under STC approach
The Group continues to adopt the standardize approach to calculate the capital charges on market risk and operational
risk under Pillar One in compliance with the Banking (Capital) Rules in year 2011
In compliance with the Banking (Capital) Rules this regulatory capital framework aligns regulatory capital requirements
more closely with the inherent risks Following announcement of the Basel III regulations by Basel Committee the
Group has analyzed the possible impact of the new capital requirements to ensure that the Group plans ahead for the
transition of for the implementation of the new regulations
The Group has established an ICAAP Through this process each material risk associated with the Grouprsquos main
activities is assessed by pre-defined assessment models and a comprehensive judgment of the overall risk profile is
decided subsequently by taking into account the Grouprsquos governance structure risk management quality internal
control environment and capital strength Finally the minimum CAR is derived through the procedures to relate the
Grouprsquos overall risk profile to its capital adequacy The minimum CAR aims to cover the various material risks
undertaken by the Group The Group considers this ICAAP process as an on-going process for capital management
and periodically reviews and adjusts its capital structure in relation to the overall risk profile
In addition the annual capital plan of the Group is drawn up and discussed by the ALCO and submitted to the Board for
approval The plan is built up by assessing the impacts by various factors upon CAR such as the business strategies
return on equity risk appetite credit rating as well as regulatory requirements and based on this study to derive our
future capital demand and the way to obtain the capital sources The plan is to ensure the Grouprsquos capital adequacy
and achieve optimal capital structure in order to align with our business development and risk profile
106
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
44 Capital Management (continued)
As a result of the change in the basis used the amounts shown below are not directly comparable
(A) Capital adequacy ratio
2011 2010 Capital adequacy ratio 1706 1552 Core capital ratio 1642 1418
The capital ratios are computed on the consolidated basis that comprises the positions of the Bank and certain
subsidiaries specified by the HKMA for its regulatory purposes and in accordance with the Banking (Capital) Rules
The differences between the basis of consolidation for accounting and regulatory purposes are described in
ldquoAppendix ndash Subsidiaries of the Bankrdquo on page 201
(B) Components of capital base after deductions
The consolidated capital base after deductions used in the calculation of the above capital adequacy ratio as at 31
December and reported to the HKMA is analysed as follows
2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000Core capital
Paid up ordinary share capital 700000 700000Reserves 17334150 16025907Profit and loss account 2319287 1289509
20353437 18015416
Deductions from core capital (23795) (26479) Core capital 20329642 17988937 Supplementary capital
Fair value gains arising from holdings of available-for-sale securities
51862 74499
Fair value gains arising from holdings of securities designated at fair value through profit or loss
10768 24357Collective loan impairment allowances 25260 516672Regulatory reserve 49961 1115997Surplus provisions 668424 -
806275 1731525 Deductions from supplementary capital (23795) (26479) Supplementary capital 782480 1705046 Total capital base after deductions 21112122 19693983
Subsidiaries which are not included in the consolidation group for the calculation of capital adequacy ratios are
denoted in ldquoAppendix ndash Subsidiaries of the Bankrdquo on pages 201 Investment costs in such subsidiaries are
deducted from the capital base
107
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
45 Fair values of financial assets and liabilities
(A) Financial instruments not measured at fair value
Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time based on relevant market information and information
about various financial instruments The following methods and assumptions have been used to estimate the fair
value of each class of financial instrument as far as practicable
Balances with banks and other financial institutions and Trade bills
The maturities of these financial assets and liabilities are within one year and the carrying value approximates fair
value
Advances to customers banks and other financial institutions
Substantially all the advances to customers banks and other financial institutions are on floating rate terms bear
interest at prevailing market interest rates Their carrying value approximates fair value
Held-to-maturity securities
Fair value for held-to-maturity securities is based on market prices or brokerdealer price quotations Where this
information is not available fair value has been estimated using quoted market prices for securities with similar
credit maturity and yield characteristics Their carrying value approximates fair value
Loans and receivables
A discounted cash flow model is used based on a current yield curve appropriate for the remaining term to maturity
and their carrying value approximates fair value
Deposits from customers Substantially all the deposits from customers mature within one year from the balance sheet date and their carrying
value approximates fair value
108
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
45 Fair values of financial assets and liabilities (continued)
(B) Financial instruments measured at fair value
Financial instruments measured at fair value are classified into following three levels
ndash Level 1 Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities including certain foreign
exchange derivative contracts
ndash Level 2 Valuation technique using inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for
the asset or liability either directly or indirectly This level includes the majority of the OTC derivative contracts
debt securities with quote from pricing services providers
ndash Level 3 Valuation technique using inputs for the asset or liability that is not based on observable market data
(unobservable inputs) This level includes equity investment and debt instruments with significant unobservable
components
The Group uses valuation techniques or brokerdealer quotations to determine the fair value of financial
instruments when unable to obtain the open market quotation in active markets
The main parameters used in valuation techniques for financial instruments held by the Group include bond prices
interest rates foreign exchange rates equity and stock prices volatilities counterparty credit spreads and others
which are all observable and obtainable from open market
For certain illiquid debt securities and unlisted private equity held by the Group Management obtains valuation
quotations from counterparties The fair value of these financial instruments may be based on unobservable inputs
which may have significant impact on the valuation of these financial instruments and therefore these instruments
have been classified by the Group as level 3 The Group has established internal control procedures to control the
Grouprsquos exposure to such financial instruments
109
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
45 Fair values of financial assets and liabilities (continued)
(B) Financial instruments measured at fair value (continued)
There have been no significant transfers between level 1 and 2 during the year 2011 and 2010
(i) Fair value hierarchy
The Group 2011 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000Financial assets Financial assets at fair value through
profit or loss - Trading securities
- Debt securities - 1109280 - 1109280- Financial assets designated at fair value
through profit or loss - Debt securities - 1131435 5046 1136481
Derivative financial instruments 586916 229487 - 816403Available-for-sale securities
- Debt securities - 26712086 - 26712086- Equity securities - - 43899 43899
Financial liabilities Financial liabilities at fair value through
profit or loss - Trading liabilities - 1077896 - 1077896
Derivative financial instruments 247907 424711 - 672618
The Group 2010 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000Financial assets Financial assets at fair value through
profit or loss - Trading securities
- Debt securities - 942448 - 942448- Financial assets designated at fair value
through profit or loss - Debt securities - 1291023 19312 1310335
Derivative financial instruments 799184 329475 - 1128659Available-for-sale securities
- Debt securities - 23708301 - 23708301- Equity securities - - 34915 34915
Financial liabilities Financial liabilities at fair value through
profit or loss - Trading liabilities - 1185375 - 1185375
Derivative financial instruments 434172 482039 - 916211
110
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
45 Fair values of financial assets and liabilities (continued)
(B) Financial instruments measured at fair value (continued)
(i) Fair value hierarchy (continued)
The Bank 2011 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000Financial assets Financial assets at fair value through
profit or loss - Trading securities
- Debt securities - 1109280 - 1109280 - Financial assets designated at fair value
through profit or loss - Debt securities - 1131435 5046 1136481
Derivative financial instruments 586916 162232 - 749148Available-for-sale securities
- Debt securities - 23525676 - 23525676 - Equity securities - - 43899 43899
Financial liabilities Financial liabilities at fair value through
profit or loss - Trading liabilities - 1077896 - 1077896
Derivative financial instruments 247907 366725 - 614632
The Bank 2010 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000Financial assets Financial assets at fair value through
profit or loss - Trading securities
- Debt securities - 942448 - 942448- Financial assets designated at fair value
through profit or loss - Debt securities - 1291023 19312 1310335
Derivative financial instruments 799184 296054 - 1095238Available-for-sale securities
- Debt securities - 22286780 - 22286780- Equity securities - - 34915 34915
Financial liabilities Financial liabilities at fair value through
profit or loss - Trading liabilities - 1185375 - 1185375
Derivative financial instruments 434172 454172 - 888344
111
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
4 Financial risk management (continued)
45 Fair values of financial assets and liabilities (continued)
(B) Financial instruments measured at fair value (continued)
(ii) Reconciliation of level 3 items
The Group and the Bank 2011
Financial assets Financial assets
designated at fair value through
profit or loss Available-for-sale
securities
Debt
securities Equity
securitiesHK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
At 1 January 2011 19312 34915Gains - Profit or loss 3613 - - Other comprehensive income - 8984Sales (17879) - At 31 December 2011 5046 43899
Total gains for the year included in profit or loss for
assets held as at 31 December 2011 3613 -
The Group and the Bank 2010
Financial assets Financial assets
designated at fair value through
profit or loss Available-for-sale
securities
Debt
securities Equity
securitiesHK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
At 1 January 2010 24902 35845Gains(losses) - Profit or loss 1739 - - Other comprehensive income - (930)Sales (7329) - At 31 December 2010 19312 34915
Total gains for the year included in profit or loss for
assets held as at 31 December 2010 1739 -
Gains included in profit or loss for the year as well as gains relating to assets held as at year end are
presented in ldquoNet trading gain(loss)rdquo ldquoNet (loss)gain on financial instruments designated at fair value through
profit or lossrdquo or ldquoNet charge of impairment allowancesrdquo depending on the nature or the category of the related
financial instruments
112
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
5 Net interest income
2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Interest income Due from banks and other financial institutions 1605671 410284Advances to customers 3452243 2692941Listed investments 274409 317802Unlisted investments 446792 368893Others 23908 30487 5803023 3820407 Interest expense Due to banks and other financial institutions (400755) (267694)Deposits from customers (2015621) (726696)Others (101906) (68055) (2518282) (1062445) Net interest income 3284741 2757962
Included within interest income is HK$1264000 (2010 HK$704000) of interest with respect to income recognised on
advances classified as impaired for the year ended 31 December 2011 Interest income accrued on impaired investment in
securities amounted to HK$36000 (2010 Nil)
Included within interest income and interest expense are HK$5749266000 (2010 HK$3760190000) and
HK$2516786000 (2010 HK$1060700000) for financial assets and financial liabilities that are not recognised at fair
value through profit or loss respectively
113
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
6 Net fee and commission income
2011 2010
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Fee and commission income Securities brokerage 210891 258817Credit card business 531 190Loan commissions 187756 125098Bills commissions 180329 144100Payment services 77805 68200Insurance 71781 56589Currency exchange 787 886Safe deposit box 20846 19566Funds distribution 47279 32547Others 65820 74449
863825 780442 Fee and commission expense Securities brokerage (37601) (41481)Payment services (6755) (6771)Others (29283) (31547) (73639) (79799) Net fee and commission income 790186 700643 Of which arise from
- financial assets or financial liabilities not at fair value through profit or loss - Fee and commission income 233985 168821- Fee and commission expense (749) (634)
233236 168187- trust and other fiduciary activities
- Fee and commission income 13865 19074- Fee and commission expense (1088) (947)
12777 18127
7 Net trading gain(loss)
2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Net gain(loss) from
- foreign exchange and foreign exchange products 143121 58299- interest rate instruments (62772) (94484)
80349 (36185)
114
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
8 Net gain on other financial assets 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Net gain from disposal of available-for-sale securities 53559 80200Others 221 - 53780 80200
9 Other operating income
2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Dividend income from investment in securities
- unlisted investments 6016 4763Gross rental income from investment properties 33873 32590Less Outgoings in respect of investment properties (4783) (2859)Others 10968 11850 46074 46344
Included in the ldquoOutgoings in respect of investment propertiesrdquo is HK$111000 (2010 HK$507000) of direct operating
expenses related to investment properties that were not let during the year
10 Net charge of impairment allowances 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Advances to customers
Individually assessed - new allowances (17007) (4935)- releases 1947 22991- recoveries 20020 36450
Net reversal of individually assessed loan impairment allowances (Note 24) 4960 54506 Collectively assessed
- new allowances (168494) (81823) Net charge of collectively assessed loan impairment allowances (Note 24) (168494) (81823) Net charge of loan impairment allowances (163534) (27317)
Available-for-sale securities
Net charge of impairment allowances on available-for-sale securities - Individually assessed (725) -
Held-to-maturity securities
Net reversal(charge) of impairment allowances on held-to-maturity securities - Individually assessed (Note 25) 2953 (3303)
Net charge of impairment allowances (161306) (30620)
115
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
11 Operating expenses
2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Staff costs (including directorsrsquo emoluments) - salaries and other costs 830380 725659- termination benefit - 865- pension cost 91340 75322
921720 801846 Premises and equipment expenses (excluding depreciation)
- rental of premises 188465 108311- information technology 108269 101958- others 48347 35079
345081 245348 Depreciation (Note 28) 115441 102348Auditorrsquos remuneration
- audit services 7160 6929- non-audit services 929 602
Lehman Brothers related products (447661) 7019Other operating expenses 342167 269693
1284837 1433785
The final resolution of certain series of Lehman Brothers minibonds was announced on 15 June 2011 The net amount of HK$454296000
recovered by the Group from the underlying collateral of the Lehman Brothers minibonds after deducting the ex gratia payments and
provision for trustee expenses was credited to operating expenses in 2011
12 Net gain from disposal offair value adjustments on investment properties
2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Net (loss)gain from disposal of investment properties (316) 4Net gain from fair value adjustments on investment properties (Note 27) 136553 78670 136237 78674
13 Net (loss)gain from disposalrevaluation of properties plant and equipment
2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Net gain(loss) from disposal of premises 366 (90)Net loss from disposal of other fixed assets (12953) (2049)Net (loss)gain from revaluation of premises (Note 28) (1881) 5683 (14468) 3544
116
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
14 Taxation
Taxation in the consolidated income statement represents
2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000Hong Kong profits tax
Current tax - current year taxation 405275 303862- (over)under-provision in prior years (1532) 8825
403743 312687
Deferred tax (credit)charge (Note 34) (56611) 12551
347132 325238
Overseas taxation 130105 52184 477237 377422
Hong Kong profits tax has been provided at the rate of 165 (2010 165) on the estimated assessable profits arising in
Hong Kong during the year Taxation on overseas profits has been calculated on the estimated assessable profits for the
year at the rates of taxation prevailing in the countries in which the Group operates
The taxation on the Grouprsquos profit before taxation that differs from the theoretical amount that would arise using the taxation
rate of Hong Kong is as follows
2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Profit before taxation 2926195 2211824 Calculated at a taxation rate of 165 (2010 165) 482822 364951Effect of different taxation rates in other countries 23146 12256Income not subject to taxation (47833) (18865)Expenses not deductible for taxation purposes 13773 9490Tax losses not recognized 1300 6(Over)under-provision in prior years (1532) 8825Foreign withholding tax 5561 759 Taxation charge 477237 377422 Effective tax rate 1631 1706
15 Profit attributable to the equity holders of the Bank
The profit of the Bank for the year ended 31 December 2011 attributable to the equity holders of the Bank and dealt with in
the financial statements of the Bank amounted to HK$2180414000 (2010 HK$1812794000)
117
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
16 Dividends
2011 2010 Per share Total Per share Total HK$ HK$rsquo000 HK$ HK$rsquo000 Interim dividend - - 69 483000
No dividend was declared for the year ended 31 December 2011
17 Retirement benefit costs
The principal defined contribution schemes for the Grouprsquos employees are ORSO scheme exempted under the MPF
Schemes Ordinance and the BOC-Prudential Easy Choice MPF Scheme Under the ORSO schemes employees make
monthly contributions to the ORSO scheme equal to 5 of their basic salaries while the employer makes monthly
contributions equal to 5 to 15 of the employeesrsquo monthly basic salaries depending on years of service The employees
are entitled to receive 100 of the employerrsquos contributions upon termination of employment after completing 10 years of
service or at a scale ranging from 30 to 90 for employees who have completed between 3 to 10 years of service on
conditions of retirement early retirement permanent incapacity and ill-health or termination of employment other than
summary dismissal
With the implementation of the MPF Scheme Ordinance on 1 December 2000 the Group also participates in the BOC-
Prudential Easy Choice MPF Scheme of which the trustee is BOCI-Prudential Trustee and the investment manager is
BOCI-Prudential Manager which are related parties of the Bank
The Grouprsquos total contributions made to the ORSO schemes for the year ended 31 December 2011 amounted to
approximately HK$36382000 (2010 approximately HK$34967000) after a deduction of forfeited contributions of
approximately HK$400000 (2010 approximately HK$1110000) For the MPF Scheme the Group contributed
approximately HK$4581000 (2010 approximately HK$3812000) for the year ended 31 December 2011
118
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
18 Share option schemes
(a) Share Option Scheme and Sharesave Plan
The principal terms of the Share Option Scheme and the Sharesave Plan were approved and adopted by written
resolutions of all the shareholders of BOCHK (Holdings) dated 10 July 2002
The purpose of the Share Option Scheme is to provide the participants with the opportunity to acquire proprietary
interests in BOCHK (Holdings) The Board of BOCHK (Holdings) may in its absolute discretion offer to grant options
under the Share Option Scheme to any person as the Board of BOCHK (Holdings) may select The subscription price
for the shares shall be determined on the date of grant by the Board of BOCHK (Holdings) as an amount per share
calculated on the basis of established rules An option may be exercised in whole or in part at any time after the date
prescribed by the Board of BOCHK (Holdings) and from time to time as specified in the offer and on or before the
termination date prescribed by the Board of BOCHK (Holdings)
The purpose of the Sharesave Plan is to encourage broad-based employee ownership of the shares of BOCHK
(Holdings) The amount of the monthly contribution under the savings contract to be made in connection with an option
shall be the amount which the relevant eligible employee is willing to contribute which amount shall not be less than
1 and not more than 10 of the eligible employeersquos monthly salary as at the date of application or such other
maximum or minimum amounts as permitted by the Board of BOCHK (Holdings) When an option is exercised during
an exercise period it may be exercised in whole or in part
No options were granted pursuant to the Share Option Scheme or the Sharesave Plan during the year 2011 (2010 Nil)
119
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
18 Share option schemes (continued)
(b) Pre-Listing Share Option Scheme
On 5 July 2002 several directors together with management personnel of the Group were granted options by BOC
(BVI) the immediate holding company of BOCHK (Holdings) pursuant to a Pre-Listing Share Option Scheme to
purchase from BOC (BVI) an aggregate of 5615200 existing issued shares of BOCHK (Holdings) The Group has
taken advantage of the transitional provisions set out in paragraph 53 of HKFRS 2 under which the new recognition
and measurement policies have not been applied to all options granted to employees on or before 7 November 2002
Details of the share options outstanding as at 31 December 2011 and 2010 are disclosed as follows
Total number of share options to
directors and senior management
Averageexercise price
(HK$ per share) At 1 January 2011 1084500 850 At 31 December 2011 1084500 Exercisable at 31 December 2011 1084500
Total number of share options to
directors and senior management
Averageexercise price
(HK$ per share) At 1 January 2010 - Add Share options of director appointed during the year 1084500 850 At 31 December 2010 1084500 Exercisable at 31 December 2010 1084500
No share options were exercised during the year 2011 and 2010
The options granted under this scheme can be exercised at HK$850 per share in respect of the option price of
HK$100 These options have a vesting period of four years from the date on which dealings in the shares commenced
on the Stock Exchange with a valid exercise period of ten years No offer to grant any options under the Pre-Listing
Share Option Scheme will be made on or after the date on which dealings in the shares commenced on the Stock
Exchange
120
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
19 Directorsrsquo and senior managementrsquos emoluments
(a) Directorsrsquo emoluments
Details of the emoluments paid to or receivable by the directors of the Bank in respect of their services rendered for the
Bank and managing the subsidiaries within the Group during the year are as follows
2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Fees 4681 2325Other emoluments 12604 10481 17285 12806
In July 2002 options were granted to several directors of the Bank by the immediate holding company of BOCHK
(Holdings) BOC (BVI) under the Pre-Listing Share Option Scheme as set out in Note 18(b) Full details of the scheme are
stated in Note 18 During the year no options were exercised and no benefits arising from the granting of these share
options were included in the directorsrsquo emoluments disclosed above or recognised in the income statement (2010 Nil)
121
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
19 Directorsrsquo and senior managementrsquos emoluments (continued)
(b) Remuneration for the senior management and key personnel
Pursuant to CG-5 Guideline on a Sound Remuneration System issued by the HKMA details of the remuneration for the
senior management and key personnel of the Group during the year are as follows
(i) Remuneration awarded during the year 2011 Senior management Key personnel
Non-deferred Deferred Total
Non-deferred Deferred Total
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Fixed remuneration Cash 9968 - 9968 5142 - 5142
Variable remuneration Cash 3876 260 4136 1913 - 1913
Total 13844 260 14104 7055 - 7055
2010 Senior management Key personnel
Non- deferred Deferred Total
Non-deferred Deferred Total
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Fixed remuneration Cash 9115 - 9115 7054 - 7054
Variable remuneration Cash 3562 - 3562 1781 - 1781
Total 12677 12677 8835 8835
The remuneration above includes 7 (2010 5) members of senior management and 4 (2010 6) members of key
personnel
Remark
The number includes a staff promoted from ldquoKey personnelrdquo to ldquoSenior Managementrdquo on 1 March 2011 and at the
same time held the position as ldquoKey personnelrdquo To avoid double-counting his remuneration from January to
February 2011 is classified as ldquoKey personnelrdquo and from March to December 2011 as ldquoSenior managementrdquo For
the number this staff is included in ldquoSenior Managementrdquo and not in ldquoKey personnelrdquo
122
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
19 Directorsrsquo and senior managementrsquos emoluments (continued)
(b) Remuneration for the senior management and key personnel (continued)
(ii) Deferred remuneration outstanding
2011 2010
Senior management Key personnel
Senior management Key personnel
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000Deferred remuneration
Vested - - - -Unvested 260 - - -
260 - - -
At 1 January - - - -
Awarded 260 - - -Paid out - - - -Reduced through performance
adjustments - - - -
At 31 December 260 - - -
For the purpose of disclosure Senior Management and Key Personnel mentioned in this section are defined
according to the HKMArsquos Guideline on a Sound Remuneration System
Senior Management The senior executives designated by the Board who are responsible for oversight of the firm-
wide strategy or material business lines including Chief Executive and Deputy General Managers
Key Personnel The employees whose individual business activities involve the assumption of material risk which
may have significant impact on risk exposure or whose individual responsibilities are directly and materially linked
to the risk management or those who have direct influence to the profit including Head of material business lines
Head of Trading as well as Head of risk control functions
20 Cash and balances with banks and other financial institutions The Group The Bank 2011 2010 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Cash 590818 396276 363802 326778Balances with central banks 10554122 6378971 517779 946459Balances with banks and other
financial institutions 16400091 8283865 17195853 9566940Placements with banks and other
financial institutions maturing within one month
16449302 9396869 8864144 9498294
43994333 24455981 26941578 20338471
123
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
21 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
The Group and the Bank
Trading securities
Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss Total
2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 At fair value Debt securities
- Listed in Hong Kong - 152 247900 252389 247900 252541- Listed outside Hong
Kong - - 518359 699388 518359 699388 - 152 766259 951777 766259 951929
- Unlisted 1109280 942296 370222 358558 1479502 1300854 Total 1109280 942448 1136481 1310335 2245761 2252783
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are analysed by type of issuer as follows The Group and the Bank 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Sovereigns 1108780 941715Public sector entities 500 733Banks and other financial institutions 293869 283532Corporate entities 842612 1026803 2245761 2252783 Included financial assets at fair value through profit or loss of HK$500000 (2010 HK$733000) which are eligible to be classified as public
sector entities under the Banking (Capital) Rules Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are analysed as follows The Group and the Bank 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Treasury bills 1108780 941715Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 1136981 1311068 2245761 2252783
124
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
22 Derivative financial instruments
The Group enters into the following exchange rate interest rate and precious metal related derivative financial instrument
contracts for trading and risk management purposes
Currency forwards represent commitments to purchase and sell foreign currency on a future date
Currency and interest rate swaps are commitments to exchange one set of cash flows for another Swaps result in an
exchange of currencies interest rates (for example fixed rate for floating rate) or a combination of all these (for example
cross-currency interest rate swaps) Except for certain currency swap contracts no exchange of principal takes place
Foreign currency options are contractual agreements under which the seller (writer) grants the purchaser (holder) the right
but not the obligation either to buy (a call option) or sell (a put option) at or by a set date or during a set period a specific
amount of the financial instrument at a predetermined price In consideration for the assumption of foreign exchange and
interest rate risk the seller receives a premium from the purchaser Options are negotiated over-the-counter (ldquoOTCrdquo)
between the Group and its counterparty
The contractnotional amounts and fair values of derivative financial instruments held by the Group are set out in the
following tables The contractnotional amounts of these instruments indicate the volume of transactions outstanding at the
balance sheet dates and certain of them provide a basis for comparison with fair value instruments recognised on the
consolidated balance sheet However they do not necessarily indicate the amounts of future cash flows involved or the
current fair values of the instruments and therefore do not indicate the Grouprsquos exposure to credit or market risks The
derivative financial instruments become favourable (assets) or unfavourable (liabilities) as a result of fluctuations in foreign
exchange rates market interest rates or metal prices relative to their terms The aggregate fair values of derivative financial
instruments assets and liabilities can fluctuate significantly from time to time
125
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
22 Derivative financial instruments (continued)
The Group trades derivative products (both exchange-traded or OTC) mainly for customer business The Group strictly
follows risk management policies in providing derivative products to our customers and in trading of derivative products in
the interbank market
Derivatives are also used to manage the interest rate risk of the banking book A derivative instrument must be included in
the approved product list before any transactions for that instrument can be made Every derivative transaction must be
input into the relevant system for settlement mark to market revaluation reporting and control
The following tables summarise the contractnotional amounts of each class of derivative financial instrument as at 31
December
The Group 2011
Trading
Not qualified for hedge
accounting Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Exchange rate contracts Spot and forwards 38126849 - 38126849 Swaps 12343293 - 12343293 Foreign currency options
- Options purchased 17165 - 17165 - Options written 17165 - 17165
50504472 - 50504472 Interest rate contracts Swaps 28510868 721698 29232566 Bullion contracts 305772 - 305772 Other contracts 5705 - 5705 Total 79326817 721698 80048515
Derivative transactions which do not qualify as hedges for accounting purposes but are managed in conjunction with the financial
instruments designated at fair value through profit or loss are separately disclosed in compliance with the requirements set out in the
Banking (Disclosure) Rules
126
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
22 Derivative financial instruments (continued)
The Group 2010
Trading
Not qualified for hedge
accounting Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Exchange rate contracts Spot and forwards 36586262 - 36586262 Swaps 19775431 - 19775431 Foreign currency options
- Options purchased 28195 - 28195- Options written 28195 - 28195
56418083 - 56418083 Interest rate contracts Swaps 19913690 870305 20783995 Bullion contracts 638364 - 638364 Other contracts 6588 - 6588 Total 76976725 870305 77847030
127
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
22 Derivative financial instruments (continued)
The Bank 2011
Trading
Not qualified for hedge
accounting Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Exchange rate contracts Spot and forwards 34075862 - 34075862 Swaps 11267612 - 11267612 Foreign currency option
- Options purchased 17165 - 17165- Options written 17165 - 17165
45377804 - 45377804 Interest rate contracts Swaps 4617366 721698 5339064 Bullion contracts 254696 - 254696 Other contracts 5705 - 5705 Total 50255571 721698 50977269
The Bank 2010
Trading
Not qualified for hedge
accounting Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Exchange rate contracts Spot and forwards 33945772 - 33945772 Swaps 17339933 - 17339933 Foreign currency option
- Options purchased 28195 - 28195- Options written 28195 - 28195
51342095 - 51342095 Interest rate contracts Swaps 3902675 870305 4772980 Bullion contracts 638364 - 638364 Other contracts 6588 - 6588 Total 55889722 870305 56760027
128
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
22 Derivative financial instruments (continued)
The following tables summarise the fair values of each class of derivative financial instrument as at 31 December
The Group 2011 Fair value assets Fair value liabilities
Trading
Notqualified
for hedgeaccounting Total Trading
Not qualified
for hedge accounting Total
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Exchange rate contracts
Spot and forwards 760384 - 760384 (400191) - (400191) Swaps 10841 - 10841 (57385) - (57385) Foreign currency option
- Options purchased 72 - 72 - - -- Options written - - - (72) - (72)
771297 - 771297 (457648) - (457648) Interest rate contracts
Swaps 40998 - 40998 (120847) (91464) (212311) Bullion contracts 4095 - 4095 (2659) - (2659) Other contracts 13 - 13 - - - Total 816403 - 816403 (581154) (91464) (672618)
The Group
2010 Fair value assets Fair value liabilities
Trading
Notqualified
for hedgeaccounting Total Trading
Not qualified
for hedge accounting Total
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Exchange rate contracts
Spot and forwards 983762 - 983762 (671594) - (671594)Swaps 78086 - 78086 (45081) - (45081)Foreign currency option
- Options purchased 190 - 190 - - -- Options written - - - (190) - (190)
1062038 - 1062038 (716865) - (716865) Interest rate contracts
Swaps 13925 - 13925 (97490) (93986) (191476) Bullion contracts 52676 - 52676 (7870) - (7870) Other contracts 20 - 20 - - - Total 1128659 - 1128659 (822225) (93986) (916211)
129
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
22 Derivative financial instruments (continued)
The Bank 2011 Fair value assets Fair value liabilities
Trading
Notqualified
for hedgeaccounting Total Trading
Not qualified
for hedge accounting Total
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Exchange rate contracts
Spot and forwards 733599 - 733599 (385008) - (385008)Swaps 10360 - 10360 (54288) - (54288)Foreign currency option
- Options purchased 72 - 72 - - -- Options written - - - (72) - (72)
744031 - 744031 (439368) - (439368) Interest rate contracts
Swaps 1740 - 1740 (81872) (91464) (173336) Bullion contracts 3364 - 3364 (1928) - (1928) Other contracts 13 - 13 - - - Total 749148 - 749148 (523168) (91464) (614632)
The Bank
2010 Fair value assets Fair value liabilities
Trading
Notqualified
for hedgeaccounting Total Trading
Not qualified
for hedge accounting Total
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Exchange rate contracts
Spot and forwards 965087 - 965087 (658613) - (658613)Swaps 76881 - 76881 (43472) - (43472)Foreign currency option
- Options purchased 190 - 190 - - -- Options written - - - (190) - (190)
1042158 - 1042158 (702275) - (702275) Interest rate contracts
Swaps 384 - 384 (84213) (93986) (178199) Bullion contracts 52676 - 52676 (7870) - (7870) Other contracts 20 - 20 - - - Total 1095238 - 1095238 (794358) (93986) (888344)
130
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
22 Derivative financial instruments (continued)
The credit risk weighted amounts of the above derivative financial instruments are as follows
The Group The Bank
2011 2010 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Exchange rate contracts
Forwards 619563 715286 566541 672931Swaps 25906 77199 22902 65682
Interest rate contracts Swaps 21507 26231 4150 8258
666976 818716 593593 746871
The credit risk weighted amounts are calculated in accordance with the Banking (Capital) Rules The amounts are
dependent upon the status of the counterparty and the maturity characteristics of each type of contract
The Group adopted the FIRB approach to calculate credit risk exposures as at 31 December 2011 as opposed to the STC
approach that was used as at 31 December 2010 As a result of the change in the basis used the risk weighted amounts
shown above are not directly comparable
There is no effect of valid bilateral netting agreement on the fair values or the credit risk weighted amounts of the derivative
financial instruments
131
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
23 Advances and other accounts
The Group The Bank 2011 2010 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Personal loans and advances 20863287 19423594 16318123 16170606Corporate loans and advances 98980942 96777050 67917818 61204297 Advances to customers 119844229 116200644 84235941 77374903 Loan impairment allowances
- Individually assessed (87615) (105289) (11652) (12447)- Collectively assessed (705132) (528310) (428451) (342818)
119051482 115567045 83795838 77019638 Trade bills 13318487 7724207 10819714 6346654Advances to banks and other financial
institutions 544256 858924 544256 546354 Total 132914225 124150176 95159808 83912646
As at 31 December 2011 advances to customers of the Group and the Bank included accrued interest of HK$533810000
(2010 HK$277031000) and HK$308728000 (2010 HK$109641000) respectively
As at 31 December 2011 and 2010 no impairment allowance was made in respect of trade bills and advances to banks and
other financial institutions
Included advances to customers of the Group denominated in HK dollars of HK$61458683000 (2010 HK$56527335000) and US
dollars equivalent to HK$34285493000 (2010 HK$37829893000) Included advances to customers of the Bank denominated in HK
dollars of HK$58979430000 (2010 HK$52071570000) and US dollars equivalent to HK$23881658000 (2010 HK$23964653000)
24 Loan impairment allowances
The Group The Bank 2011 Individual assessment Personal Corporate Total Personal Corporate Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 At 1 January 2011 2189 103100 105289 859 11588 12447
(Credited)charged to income
statement (2044) (2916) (4960) (1865) 7228 5363Loans written off during the year
as uncollectible - (33697) (33697) - (10806) (10806)Recoveries 4506 15513 20019 3771 1598 5369Unwind of discount on
impairment allowances (365) (899) (1264) (67) (652) (719)Exchange difference 280 1948 2228 - (2) (2) At 31 December 2011 4566 83049 87615 2698 8954 11652
132
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
24 Loan impairment allowances (continued)
The Group The Bank 2011 Collective assessment Personal Corporate Total Personal Corporate Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 At 1 January 2011 6575 521735 528310 5565 337253 342818
Charged to income statement 35332 133162 168494 1336 84046 85382Exchange difference 270 8058 8328 - 251 251 At 31 December 2011 42177 662955 705132 6901 421550 428451
The Group The Bank 2010 Individual assessment Personal Corporate Total Personal Corporate Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 At 1 January 2010 2304 161221 163525 1457 56556 58013
Credited to income statement (2342) (52164) (54506) (1306) (10940) (12246)Loans written off during the year
as uncollectible - (41607) (41607) - (41534) (41534)Recoveries 2242 34208 36450 716 8048 8764Unwind of discount on
impairment allowances (15) (689) (704) - (442) (442)Exchange difference - 2131 2131 (8) (100) (108) At 31 December 2010 2189 103100 105289 859 11588 12447
The Group The Bank 2010 Collective assessment Personal Corporate Total Personal Corporate Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 At 1 January 2010 5329 434542 439871 4782 289587 294369
Charged to income statement 1212 80611 81823 783 47340 48123Exchange difference 34 6582 6616 - 326 326 At 31 December 2010 6575 521735 528310 5565 337253 342818
133
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
25 Investment in securities
The Group The Bank 2011 2010 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 (a) Available-for-sale securities
Debt securities at fair value - Listed in Hong Kong 1402102 1209278 1402102 1209278- Listed outside Hong Kong 4487726 5890914 4487726 5890914
5889828 7100192 5889828 7100192
- Unlisted 20822258 16608109 17635848 15186588
26712086 23708301 23525676 22286780 Equity securities at fair value
- Unlisted 43899 34915 43899 34915 26755985 23743216 23569575 22321695
(b) Held-to-maturity securities
Listed at amortised cost - outside Hong Kong 121596 991678 121596 991678
Unlisted at amortised cost 1429104 1394200 448941 1394200
1550700 2385878 570537 2385878
Impairment allowances - (3303) - (3303) 1550700 2382575 570537 2382575 (c) Loans and receivables
Unlisted at amortised cost 1875919 1054646 1875919 1054646 Total 30182604 27180437 26016031 25758916 Market value of listed held-to-maturity securities 118147 989242 118147 989242
134
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
25 Investment in securities (continued)
Investment in securities is analysed by type of issuer as follows
The Group 2011
Available-
for-salesecurities
Held-to-maturity
securitiesLoans and
receivables Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Sovereigns 10439564 980163 - 11419727Public sector entities 175915 - - 175915Banks and other financial institutions 11344638 330025 1875919 13550582Corporate entities 4795868 240512 - 5036380 26755985 1550700 1875919 30182604
The Group 2010
Available-
for-salesecurities
Held-to-maturity
securitiesLoans and
receivables Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Sovereigns 7077036 - - 7077036Banks and other financial institutions 14596042 1552391 1054646 17203079Corporate entities 2070138 830184 - 2900322 23743216 2382575 1054646 27180437 Included available-for-sale securities of HK$175915000 (2010 Nil) which are eligible to be classified as public sector entities under the
Banking (Capital) Rules
The Bank 2011
Available-
for-salesecurities
Held-to-maturity
securitiesLoans and
receivables Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Sovereigns 7990028 - - 7990028Public sector entities 175915 - - 175915Banks and other financial institutions 11344638 330025 1875919 13550582Corporate entities 4058994 240512 - 4299506 23569575 570537 1875919 26016031
135
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
25 Investment in securities (continued)
The Bank 2010
Available-
for-salesecurities
Held-to-maturity
securitiesLoans and
receivables Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Sovereigns 5655515 - - 5655515Banks and other financial institutions 14596042 1552391 1054646 17203079Corporate entities 2070138 830184 - 2900322 22321695 2382575 1054646 25758916
Included available-for-sale securities of HK$175915000 (2010 Nil) which are eligible to be classified as public sector entities under the
Banking (Capital) Rules
The movements in investment in securities are summarised as follows
The Group
2011
Available-
for-salesecurities
Held-to- maturity
securities Loans and
receivables HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 At 1 January 2011 23743216 2382575 1054646 Additions 182365290 3281486 3405538Disposals redemptions and maturity (179542115) (4106159) (2476506)Amortisation 21518 (3004) 31489Change in fair value 3249 - -Net reversal of impairment allowances (Note 10) - 2953 -Exchange difference 164827 (7151) (139248) At 31 December 2011 26755985 1550700 1875919
The Group
2010
Available-
for-salesecurities
Held-to- maturity
securities Loans and
receivables HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 At 1 January 2010 16425697 9811280 383842 Additions 142128114 1049647 1044738Disposals redemptions and maturity (135349515) (8300533) (382059)Amortisation 97494 (34373) 12161Change in fair value 185775 - -Net charge of impairment allowances (Note 10) - (3303) -Exchange difference 255651 (140143) (4036) At 31 December 2010 23743216 2382575 1054646
136
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
25 Investment in securities (continued)
The Bank
2011
Available-
for-salesecurities
Held-to- maturity
securities Loans and
receivables HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 At 1 January 2011 22321695 2382575 1054646 Additions 179167233 1027097 3405538 Disposals redemptions and maturity (177987097) (2810311) (2476506)Amortisation (13063) (24252) 31489 Change in fair value (18200) - -Net reversal of impairment allowances - 2953 -Exchange difference 99007 (7525) (139248) At 31 December 2011 23569575 570537 1875919
The Bank
2010
Available-
for-salesecurities
Held-to- maturity
securities Loans and
receivables HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 At 1 January 2010 16201038 9811280 383842 Additions 140113771 1049647 1044738Disposals redemptions and maturity (134512054) (8300533) (382059)Amortisation 68296 (34373) 12161Change in fair value 196205 - -Net charge of impairment allowances - (3303) -Exchange difference 254439 (140143) (4036) At 31 December 2010 22321695 2382575 1054646
137
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
25 Investment in securities (continued)
Available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities are analysed as follows
The Group
Available-for-sale securities
Held-to-maturity securities
2011 2010 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Treasury bills 10214915 6815656 980163 -Certificates of deposit held 1350789 2074469 225695 23806Others 15190281 14853091 344842 2358769 26755985 23743216 1550700 2382575
The Bank
Available-for-sale securities
Held-to-maturity Securities
2011 2010 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Treasury bills 7765378 5394135 - -Certificates of deposit held 1350789 2074469 225695 23806Others 14453408 14853091 344842 2358769 23569575 22321695 570537 2382575
The movements in impairment allowances on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities are summarised as follows
The Group and the Bank
Available-for-sale securities
Held-to-maturity Securities
2011 2010 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 At 1 January - - 3303 - Charged(credited) to income statement
(Note 10) 725 - (2953) 3303Disposals (725) - (350) - At 31 December - - - 3303
138
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
26 Investment in subsidiaries
The Bank
2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Unlisted shares at cost 5222682 5286630
The particulars of all subsidiaries of the Bank are set out in the ldquoAppendix - Subsidiaries of the Bankrdquo
27 Investment properties
The Group The Bank 2011 2010 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 At 1 January 618263 717985 579940 679287Additions 13105 - 13105 -Disposals (6208) (166217) - (162797)Fair value gains 136553 78670 135195 77110Reclassification from(to) properties plant and
equipment (Note 28) 84461 (13660) 74020 (13660)Exchange difference 1774 1485 - - At 31 December 847948 618263 802260 579940
The carrying value of investment properties is analysed based on the remaining terms of the leases as follows
The Group The Bank 2011 2010 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Held in Hong Kong
On long-term lease (over 50 years) 732050 530650 732050 530650On medium-term lease (10 ndash 50 years) 70210 49290 70210 49290
Held outside Hong Kong
On long-term lease (over 50 years) 1728 5874 - -On medium-term lease (10 ndash 50 years) 43960 32449 - -
847948 618263 802260 579940
As at 31 December 2011 investment properties are included in the balance sheets at valuation carried out at 31 December
2011 on the basis of their fair value by an independent firm of chartered surveyors Savills Valuation and Professional
Services Limited The fair value represents the estimated amount at which the asset should exchange on the date of
valuation between a willing buyer and a willing seller in an armrsquos length transaction after proper marketing wherein the
parties had each acted knowledgeably prudently and without compulsion
139
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
28 Properties plant and equipment
The Group
Premises
Equipment fixtures and
fittings Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Net book value at 1 January 2011 3196912 242468 3439380Additions 21416 177135 198551Disposals (67242) (13079) (80321)Revaluation 1211838 - 1211838Depreciation for the year (Note 11) (55383) (60058) (115441)Reclassification to investment properties (Note 27) (84461) - (84461)Exchange difference 8262 5603 13865 Net book value at 31 December 2011 4231342 352069 4583411 At 31 December 2011 Cost or valuation 4231342 663934 4895276Accumulated depreciation - (311865) (311865) Net book value at 31 December 2011 4231342 352069 4583411 Net book value at 1 January 2010 2757277 215971 2973248Additions 24616 86876 111492Disposals (105151) (2072) (107223)Revaluation 539953 - 539953Depreciation for the year (Note 11) (43014) (59334) (102348)Reclassification from investment properties (Note 27) 13660 - 13660Transfer 2942 (2942) -Exchange difference 6629 3969 10598 Net book value at 31 December 2010 3196912 242468 3439380 At 31 December 2010 Cost or valuation 3196912 519239 3716151Accumulated depreciation - (276771) (276771) Net book value at 31 December 2010 3196912 242468 3439380 The analysis of cost or valuation of the above assets is as follows
Premises
Equipment fixtures and
fittings Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 At 31 December 2011 At cost - 663934 663934At valuation 4231342 - 4231342 4231342 663934 4895276 At 31 December 2010 At cost - 519239 519239At valuation 3196912 - 3196912 3196912 519239 3716151
140
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
28 Properties plant and equipment (continued)
The Bank
Premises
Equipment fixtures and
fittings Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Net book value at 1 January 2011 3015655 86355 3102010Additions 14961 18791 33752 Disposals (67242) (13) (67255)Revaluation 1195735 - 1195735 Depreciation for the year (46352) (23620) (69972)Reclassification to investment properties (Note 27) (74020) - (74020) Net book value at 31 December 2011 4038737 81513 4120250 At 31 December 2011 Cost or valuation 4038737 261479 4300216 Accumulated depreciation - (179966) (179966) Net book value at 31 December 2011 4038737 81513 4120250 Net book value at 1 January 2010 2580328 89046 2669374Additions 24616 25341 49957Disposals (92296) (1816) (94112)Revaluation 520572 - 520572Depreciation for the year (34167) (23274) (57441)Reclassification from investment properties (Note 27) 13660 - 13660Transfer 2942 (2942) - Net book value at 31 December 2010 3015655 86355 3102010 At 31 December 2010 Cost or valuation 3015655 260543 3276198Accumulated depreciation - (174188) (174188) Net book value at 31 December 2010 3015655 86355 3102010 The analysis of cost or valuation of the above assets is as follows
Premises
Equipment fixtures and
fittings Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 At 31 December 2011 At cost - 261479 261479At valuation 4038737 - 4038737 4038737 261479 4300216 At 31 December 2010 At cost - 260543 260543At valuation 3015655 - 3015655 3015655 260543 3276198
141
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
28 Properties plant and equipment (continued)
The carrying value of premises is analysed based on the remaining terms of the leases as follows
The Group The Bank
2011 2010 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Held in Hong Kong
On long-term lease (over 50 years) 2788280 2138489 2788280 2138489On medium-term lease (10 ndash 50 years) 1248943 875756 1248943 875756
Held outside Hong Kong
On long-term lease (over 50 years) 37432 34796 - -On medium-term lease (10 ndash 50 years) 141821 134744 1514 1410On short-term lease (less than 10 years) 14866 13127 - -
4231342 3196912 4038737 3015655
As at 31 December 2011 premises are included in the balance sheets at valuation carried out at 31 December 2011 on the
basis of their fair value by an independent firm of chartered surveyors Savills Valuation and Professional Services Limited
The fair value represents the estimated amount at which the asset should exchange on the date of valuation between a
willing buyer and a willing seller in an armrsquos length transaction after proper marketing wherein the parties had each acted
knowledgeably prudently and without compulsion
As a result of the above-mentioned revaluations changes in value of the Grouprsquos and the Bankrsquos premises were recognised in
the Grouprsquos and the Bankrsquos premises revaluation reserve and the income statements as follows
The Group The Bank
2011 2010 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Increase in valuation credited to premises revaluation
reserve 1213719 534270 1195288 518116(Decrease)increase in valuation (debited)credited to
income statement (1881) 5683 447 2456 1211838 539953 1195735 520572
As at 31 December 2011 the net book value of premises that would have been included in the Grouprsquos and the Bankrsquos
balance sheets had the assets been carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses was
HK$226859000 (2010 HK$233627000) and HK$193243000 (2010 HK$190818000) respectively
142
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
29 Other assets
The Group The Bank
2011 2010 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Repossessed assets 942 50 - -Accounts receivable and prepayments 818535 1169202 652284 1146077 819477 1169252 652284 1146077
30 Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
The Group and the Bank
2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Trading liabilities
- Short positions in Exchange Fund Bills and Notes 1077896 1185375
As at 31 December 2011 there are no financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss (2010 Nil)
31 Deposits from customers and hedge accounting
(a) Deposits from customers
The Group The Bank
2011 2010 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Current savings and other deposit accounts
(per balance sheets) 174469468 141336905 124747402 109845308 Analysed by Demand deposits and current accounts - corporate 11847789 8898591 6328499 5760692 - personal 1628352 1709136 1450028 1574135 13476141 10607727 7778527 7334827 Savings deposits - corporate 14590706 16875977 13158043 15275293 - personal 28599476 31736950 27788030 31079284 43190182 48612927 40946073 46354577 Time call and notice deposits - corporate 65148525 48789231 40556901 28058909 - personal 52654620 33327020 35465901 28096995 117803145 82116251 76022802 56155904 174469468 141336905 124747402 109845308
143
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
31 Deposits from customers and hedge accounting (continued)
(b) Hedge accounting
Hedges of net investments in foreign operations
As at 31 December 2011 a proportion of the Grouprsquos RMB-denominated deposits from customers of
HK$2073358000 (2010 HK$1981598000) are designated as a hedging instrument to hedge against the net
investments in foreign operations
There are no gains or losses on ineffective portion recognised in the income statement during the year (2010 Nil)
32 Other accounts and provisions The Group The Bank 2011 2010 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Other accounts payable 8334637 6822767 2711207 2310527Provisions 62033 33560 56269 33560 8396670 6856327 2767476 2344087
33 Assets pledged as security
As at 31 December 2011 liabilities of the Group and the Bank both amounting to HK$872412000 (2010
HK$1855245000) were secured by assets deposited with central depositories to facilitate settlement operations In
addition the liabilities of the Group amounting to HK$617973000 (2010 Nil) were secured by debt securities related to sale
and repurchase arrangements The amount of assets pledged by the Group and the Bank to secure these liabilities was
HK$1495704000 (2010 HK$1858552000) and HK$873977000 (2010 HK$1858552000) respectively included in
ldquoTrading securitiesrdquo and ldquoAvailable-for-sale securitiesrdquo
34 Deferred taxation
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of the temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and
their carrying amounts in the financial statements in accordance with HKAS 12 ldquoIncome Taxesrdquo
The major components of deferred tax (assets)liabilities recorded in the balance sheets and the movements during the
year are as follows
The Group 2011
Accelerated
tax depreciation
Propertyrevaluation Losses
Impairment allowances
Other temporary
differences Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 At 1 January 2011 12554 495653 - (94197) 6844 420854Charged(credited) to income
statement (Note 14) 5717 4594 - (50220) (16702) (56611)Charged(credited) to other
comprehensive income - 172968 - - (11131) 161837Exchange difference (40) 1349 - (1952) (758) (1401) At 31 December 2011 18231 674564 - (146369) (21747) 524679
144
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
34 Deferred taxation (continued) The Group 2010
Accelerated
tax depreciation
Propertyrevaluation Losses
Impairment allowances
Other temporary
differences Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 At 1 January 2010 10899 427607 (22864) (83823) (6643) 325176Charged(credited) to income
statement (Note 14) 1689 (1646) 22680 (8938) (1234) 12551Charged to other
comprehensive income - 68439 - - 15162 83601Exchange difference (34) 1253 184 (1436) (441) (474) At 31 December 2010 12554 495653 - (94197) 6844 420854
The Bank 2011
Accelerated
tax depreciation
Propertyrevaluation
Impairment allowances
Other temporary
differences Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 At 1 January 2011 13487 457065 (55937) 22370 436985Charged(credited) to income statement 4943 (288) (14536) (6977) (16858)Charged(credited) to other
comprehensive income - 169034 - (16494) 152540Exchange difference - - (30) - (30) At 31 December 2011 18430 625811 (70503) (1101) 572637
The Bank 2010
Accelerated
tax depreciation
Propertyrevaluation
Impairment allowances
Other temporary
differences Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 At 1 January 2010 11798 389139 (46976) 1616 355577Charged(credited) to income statement 1689 2419 (8938) 2984 (1846)Charged to other comprehensive
income - 65507 - 17770 83277Exchange difference - - (23) - (23) At 31 December 2010 13487 457065 (55937) 22370 436985
145
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
34 Deferred taxation (continued)
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset on an individual entity basis when there is a legal right to set off current tax
assets against current tax liabilities and when the deferred taxation relates to the same authority The following amounts
determined after appropriate offsetting are shown in the balance sheets
The Group The Bank 2011 2010 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Deferred tax assets (57714) (26204) (656) (627)Deferred tax liabilities 582393 447058 573293 437612 524679 420854 572637 436985
The Group The Bank 2011 2010 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Deferred tax assets to be recovered after more than
twelve months (40052) (26204) (656) (627)Deferred tax liabilities to be settled after more than
twelve months 583494 424688 574394 415242 543442 398484 573738 414615
At the end of the balance sheet dates the Group and the Bank have not recognised deferred tax assets in respect of tax
losses amounting to HK$5314000 (2010 HK$129000) and HK$5198000 (2010 Nil) which is considered unlikely to be
utilised Of the amount HK$116000 (2010 HK$129000) for the Group and Nil ((2010 Nil) for the Bank have no expiry
date and HK$5198000 (2010 Nil) for the Group and the Bank is scheduled to expire within five years
146
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
35 Share capital
2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Authorised
7000000 ordinary shares of HK$100 each 700000 700000 Issued and fully paid
7000000 ordinary shares of HK$100 each 700000 700000
36 Reserves
The Grouprsquos and the Bankrsquos reserves and the movements therein for the current and prior years are presented in the
consolidated statement of changes in equity and statement of changes in equity respectively on pages 10 to 11 of the
financial statements
147
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
37 Notes to consolidated cash flow statement
(a) Reconciliation of operating profit to operating cash inflow before taxation
2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Operating profit 2804426 2129606Depreciation 115441 102348Net charge of impairment allowances 161306 30620Unwind of discount on impairment allowances (1264) (704)Advances written off net of recoveries (13678) (5157)Change in balances with banks and other financial institutions with original
maturity over three months (1714625) 59069Change in treasury bills with original maturity over three months (3479676) (888426)Change in placements with banks and other financial institutions with original
maturity over three months (13708025) 3682808Change in financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 174087 263700Change in derivative financial instruments 68663 (122115)Change in certificates of deposit held with original maturity over three months 521791 656618Change in advances and other accounts (8923197) (29930034)Change in investment in securities 802150 (147604)Change in other assets 349775 241087Change in deposits and balances from banks and other financial institutions 9291599 (1189804)Change in financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss (107479) 370069Change in deposits from customers 33132563 31297504Change in other accounts and provisions 2023343 2449469Elimination of exchange effect (820313) (261196) Operating cash inflow before taxation 20676887 8737858 Cash flows from operating activities included
- Interest received 5003691 3600836- Interest paid (1853550) (796067)- Dividend received 6016 4763
Certain comparative figures have been revised to conform with the current yearrsquos presentation The effect of exchange
rate changes on cash and cash equivalents has also been separately presented on the consolidated cash flow
statement to enhance the presentation
(b) Analysis of the balances of cash and cash equivalents
2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Cash and balances with banks and other financial institutions with original
maturity within three months 40709119 22885392Placements with banks and other financial institutions with original maturity
within three months 3380186 1672685Treasury bills with original maturity within three months 6899803 5832992 50989108 30391069
148
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
38 Contingent liabilities and commitments
The following is a summary of the contractual amounts of each significant class of contingent liability and commitment and
the corresponding aggregate credit risk weighted amount
The Group The Bank
2011 2010 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Direct credit substitutes 7190596 3941792 319899 350961Transaction-related contingencies 1683929 1400471 442879 449710Trade-related contingencies 8694396 4961955 3509150 2225662Commitments that are unconditionally cancellable
without prior notice 43938343 31241831 26872836 23483714Other commitments with an original maturity of
- up to one year 1486232 2022481 1004859 963253- over one year 5078651 7890753 3557219 4083548
68072147 51459283 35706842 31556848 Credit risk weighted amount 9276672 7462170 3193805 2772797
The credit risk weighted amount is calculated in accordance with the Banking (Capital) Rules The amount is dependent
upon the status of the counterparty and the maturity characteristics of each type of contract
The Group adopted the FIRB approach to calculate credit risk exposures as at 31 December 2011 as opposed to the STC
approach that was used as at 31 December 2010 As a result of the change in the basis used the risk weighted amounts
shown above are not directly comparable
39 Capital commitments
The Group and the Bank have the following outstanding capital commitments not provided for in the financial statements
The Group The Bank
2011 2010 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Authorised and contracted for but not provided for 12106 9208 5179 5618Authorised but not contracted for 3255 12600 3255 3366 15361 21808 8434 8984
The above capital commitments mainly relate to commitments to purchase computer equipment and software and to
renovate the Grouprsquos and the Bankrsquos premises
149
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
40 Operating lease commitments
(a) As lessee
The Group and the Bank have commitments to make the following future minimum lease payments under non-
cancellable operating leases
The Group The Bank
2011 2010 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Land and buildings
- not later than one year 177452 112056 40356 38139- later than one year but not later than
five years 468675 102752 39806 37414- later than five years 244365 11850 320 -
890492 226658 80482 75553 Other commitments
- not later than one year 56 - - -- later than one year but not later than
five years 65 - - - 890613 226658 80482 75553
(b) As lessor
The Group and the Bank have contracted with tenants for the following future minimum lease receivables under non-
cancellable operating leases
The Group The Bank
2011 2010 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Land and buildings
- not later than one year 39977 31133 33418 28263- later than one year but not later than
five years 32416 40425 19215 32214 72393 71558 52633 60477
The Group leases its investment properties (Note 27) under operating lease arrangements with leases typically for a
period from one to three years The terms of the leases generally require the tenants to pay security deposits None of
the leases include contingent rentals
150
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
41 Litigation
The Group is currently being served a number of claims and counterclaims by various independent parties These claims
and counterclaims are in relation to the normal commercial activities of the Group
No material provision was made against these claims and counterclaims because the directors believe that the Group has
meritorious defences against the claimants or the amounts involved in these claims are not expected to be material
42 Segmental reporting
(a) By class of business
The Group has changed the charge on inter-segment funding from the corresponding money market rates to money
market rates adjusted with pre-determined margins this year These margins reflect differentiation based on product
features Meanwhile corporate bonds were reclassified from Corporate Banking to Treasury to align with the
corresponding change in the product management No change has been made to the comparative figures However if
the same mechanismclassification were applied for last year it is estimated that the net interest income of Personal
Banking Corporate Banking and Treasury would be increased (+) or decreased (-) approximately by HK$
+227219000 -302924000 and +75705000 respectively Moreover a net trading loss of HK$124141000 and a
net gain of HK$40617000 on financial instruments designated at fair value through profit or loss which were
generated from corporate bonds would be shifted from Corporate Banking to Treasury
The Group divides its business into four classes Personal Banking Corporate Banking Treasury and Investment
Both Personal Banking business and Corporate Banking business provide general banking services Personal
Banking serves individual customers while Corporate Banking deals with non-individual customers The Treasury
segment is responsible for managing the capital liquidity and the interest rate and foreign exchange positions of the
Group in addition to proprietary trades It provides funds to other business segments and receives funds from deposit
taking activities of Personal Banking and Corporate Banking These inter-segment funding is charged according to the
internal funds transfer pricing mechanism of the Group The assets and liabilities of Treasury have not been adjusted
to reflect the effect of inter-segment borrowing and lending (ie the profit and loss information in relation to Treasury is
not comparable to the assets and liabilities information about Treasury)
Investment includes bank premises and equipment used by supporting units Charges are paid to this segment from
other business segments based on market rates per square foot for their occupation of the Grouprsquos premises The
exchange difference arising from capital of our subsidiary Nanyang Commercial Bank (China) Limited is recognised
in its income statement is also included in this class
ldquoOthersrdquo refers to other group operations and mainly comprises of items related to the Group as a whole and totally
independent of the other four business segments
Revenues and expenses of any business segment mainly include items directly attributable to the segment For
management overheads allocations are made on reasonable bases In this year a more detailed and comprehensive
cost allocation mechanism was adopted No change has been made to the comparative figures However if the same
mechanism were applied for last year it is estimated that the operating expenses of Personal Banking Corporate
Banking Treasury investment and Others would be increased (+) or decreased (-) approximately by HK$ -
101583000 +106943000 +99348000 -59328000 and -45380000 respectively
151
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
42 Segmental reporting (continued)
(a) By class of business (continued)
The Group
2011
Personal Banking
CorporateBanking Treasury Investment Others
Subtotal
Eliminations Consolidated
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Net interest
income(expense) - external (274306) 1837500 1721507 4 36 3284741 - 3284741 - inter-segment 760116 (82130) (677986) - - - - -
485810 1755370 1043521 4 36 3284741 - 3284741 Net fee and commission
income(expense) 315659 453130 22490 1422 (2515) 790186 - 790186 Net trading gain(loss) 48286 79419 (10484) (37174) 302 80349 - 80349 Net loss on financial
instruments designated at fair value through profit or loss - - (4561) - - (4561) - (4561)
Net (loss)gain on other financial assets (277) 498 53559 - - 53780 - 53780
Other operating income 2837 935 4 122394 11868 138038 (91964) 46074 Net operating income
before impairment allowances 852315 2289352 1104529 86646 9691 4342533 (91964) 4250569
Net (charge)reversal of impairment allowances (33288) (130246) 2228 - - (161306) - (161306)
Net operating income 819027 2159106 1106757 86646 9691 4181227 (91964) 4089263 Operating expenses (606129) (851873) (270882) (57467) 409550 (1376801) 91964 (1284837) Operating profit 212898 1307233 835875 29179 419241 2804426 - 2804426Net gain from disposal
offair value adjustments on investment properties - - - 136237 - 136237 - 136237
Net gain(loss) from disposal revaluation of properties plant and equipment - 24 - (14492) - (14468) - (14468)
Profit before taxation 212898 1307257 835875 150924 419241 2926195 - 2926195 Assets Segment assets 22429651 112100397 99468390 5498528 134490 239631456 - 239631456 Liabilities Segment liabilities 85905585 96627683 29648616 5741 1307635 213495260 - 213495260 Other information Capital expenditure - - - 211656 - 211656 - 211656Depreciation 17150 26482 12359 54649 4801 115441 - 115441 Amortisation of securities - - 50003 - - 50003 - 50003
152
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
42 Segmental reporting (continued)
(a) By class of business (continued)
The Group
2010
Personal Banking
CorporateBanking Treasury Investment Others
Subtotal
Eliminations Consolidated
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Net interest
income(expense) - external 125733 2130625 501573 31 - 2757962 - 2757962- inter-segment 186511 (371219) 184708 - - - - -
312244 1759406 686281 31 - 2757962 - 2757962 Net fee and commission
income 346875 344093 3076 6599 - 700643 - 700643Net trading gain(loss) 94267 (78623) 11090 (62919) - (36185) - (36185)Net gain on financial
instruments designated at fair value through profit or loss - 40617 4430 - - 45047 - 45047
Net gain on other financial assets - - 80200 - - 80200 - 80200
Other operating income 267 4 187 127524 11233 139215 (92871) 46344 Net operating income
before impairment allowances 753653 2065497 785264 71235 11233 3686882 (92871) 3594011
Net reversal(charge) of impairment allowances 1130 (28447) (3303) - - (30620) - (30620)
Net operating income 754783 2037050 781961 71235 11233 3656262 (92871) 3563391Operating expenses (676122) (678436) (20142) (102629) (49327) (1526656) 92871 (1433785) Operating profit 78661 1358614 761819 (31394) (38094) 2129606 - 2129606Net gain from disposal
offair value adjustments on investment properties - - - 78674 - 78674 - 78674
Net gain from disposal revaluation of properties plant and equipment - - - 3544 - 3544 - 3544
Profit before taxation 78661 1358614 761819 50824 (38094) 2211824 - 2211824 Assets Segment assets 21602864 109061573 57296898 4103797 110057 192175189 - 192175189 Liabilities Segment liabilities 69005849 78856743 20372055 487830 962714 169685191 - 169685191 Other information Capital expenditure - - - 111492 - 111492 - 111492Depreciation - - - 102348 - 102348 - 102348Amortisation of securities - - 75282 - - 75282 - 75282
153
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
42 Segmental reporting (continued)
(a) By class of business (continued)
The Bank
2011
Personal Banking
CorporateBanking Treasury Investment Others
Subtotal
Eliminations Consolidated
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Net interest
income(expense) - external (53414) 1182910 1013413 - 36 2142945 - 2142945- inter-segment 387731 (28945) (358786) - - - - -
334317 1153965 654627 - 36 2142945 - 2142945 Net fee and commission
income(expense) 311060 366902 (3469) - (2515) 671978 - 671978Net trading gain(loss) 45690 61599 (40611) 47 302 67027 - 67027Net loss on financial
instruments designated at fair value through profit or loss - - (4561) - - (4561) - (4561)
Net (loss)gain on other financial assets (277) - 53559 - - 53282 - 53282
Other operating income 1 78 4 120253 8819 129155 (91964) 37191 Net operating income
before impairment allowances 690791 1582544 659549 120300 6642 3059826 (91964) 2967862
Net reversal(charge) of impairment allowances 529 (91274) 2228 - - (88517) - (88517)
Net operating income 691320 1491270 661777 120300 6642 2971309 (91964) 2879345Operating expenses (476635) (376049) (18327) (46352) 410179 (507184) 91964 (415220) Operating profit 214685 1115221 643450 73948 416821 2464125 - 2464125Net gain from disposal
offair value adjustments on investment properties - - - 135195 - 135195 - 135195
Net gain from disposal revaluation of properties plant and equipment - 24 - 800 - 824 - 824
Profit before taxation 214685 1115245 643450 209943 416821 2600144 - 2600144 Assets Segment assets 17689047 78851759 57424489 10189232 16387 164170914 - 164170914 Liabilities Segment liabilities 67271814 60222651 10965474 5001 991441 139456381 - 139456381 Other information Capital expenditure - - - 46857 - 46857 - 46857Depreciation 11596 5875 1375 46353 4773 69972 - 69972Amortisation of securities - - (5826) - - (5826) - (5826)
154
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
42 Segmental reporting (continued)
(a) By class of business (continued)
The Bank
2010
Personal Banking
CorporateBanking Treasury Investment Others
Subtotal
Eliminations Consolidated
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Net interest
income(expense) - external 120122 1278487 517042 31 - 1915682 - 1915682- inter-segment 209214 (136939) (72275) - - - - -
329336 1141548 444767 31 - 1915682 - 1915682 - Net fee and commission
income(expense) 314517 301576 (5237) - - 610856 - 610856Net trading gain(loss) 92119 (101165) 5963 - - (3083) - (3083)Net gain on financial
instruments designated at fair value through profit or loss - 40617 4430 - - 45047 - 45047
Net gain on other financial assets - - 80200 - - 80200 - 80200
Other operating income 505 1 187 330086 197 330976 (92871) 238105 Net operating income
before impairment allowances 736477 1382577 530310 330117 197 2979678 (92871) 2886807
Net reversal(charge) of impairment allowances 523 (36400) (3303) - - (39180) - (39180)
Net operating income 737000 1346177 527007 330117 197 2940498 (92871) 2847627Operating expenses (498740) (270343) (20142) (57723) (49327) (896275) 92871 (803404) Operating profit 238260 1075834 506865 272394 (49130) 2044223 - 2044223Net gain from disposal
offair value adjustments on investment properties - - - 77119 - 77119 - 77119
Net gain from disposal revaluation of properties plant and equipment - - - 734 - 734 - 734
Profit before taxation 238260 1075834 506865 350247 (49130) 2122076 - 2122076 Assets Segment assets 18363278 72071893 45850624 9003494 18362 145307651 - 145307651 Liabilities Segment liabilities 62738803 49364450 10398236 487333 750642 123739464 - 123739464 Other information Capital expenditure - - - 49957 - 49957 - 49957Depreciation - - - 57441 - 57441 - 57441Amortisation of securities - - 46084 - - 46084 - 46084
155
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
42 Segmental reporting (continued)
(b) By geographical area
The following information is presented based on the principal places of operations of the subsidiaries or in the case of
the Bank on the locations of the branches responsible for reporting the results or booking the assets
The Group 2011 2010
Net operating income before
impairment allowance
Profit before
taxation
Net operating income before
impairment allowance
Profit before
taxation HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Hong Kong 2948054 2596262 2655688 1900950Mainland China 1277528 323544 913611 298079Others 24987 6389 24712 12795 Total 4250569 2926195 3594011 2211824
The Group 2011
Total
assetsTotal
liabilitiesNon-current
assets
Contingent liabilities
andcommitments
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Hong Kong 152179720 135290810 4921445 34853375Mainland China 85846677 76703039 509695 33057759Others 1605059 1501411 1065 161013 Total 239631456 213495260 5432205 68072147
The Group 2010
Total
assetsTotal
liabilitiesNon-current
assets
Contingent liabilities
andcommitments
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Hong Kong 129338045 118195285 3681748 30528444Mainland China 61436838 50164651 385190 20592813Others 1400306 1325255 202 338026 Total 192175189 169685191 4067140 51459283
156
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
42 Segmental reporting (continued)
(b) By geographical area (continued)
The Bank 2011 2010
Net operating income before
impairment allowance
Profit before
taxation
Net operating income before
impairment allowance
Profit before
taxation HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Hong Kong 2947940 2598966 2852929 2098478Mainland China (5065) (5211) 9166 10803Others 24987 6389 24712 12795 Total 2967862 2600144 2886807 2122076
The Bank 2011
Total
assetsTotal
liabilitiesNon-current
assets
Contingent liabilities
andcommitments
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Hong Kong 159876420 135431198 4921445 34934712Mainland China 2689435 2523772 - 611117Others 1605059 1501411 1065 161013 Total 164170914 139456381 4922510 35706842
The Bank 2010
Total
assetsTotal
liabilitiesNon-current
assets
Contingent liabilities
andcommitments
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Hong Kong 139854841 118530665 3681748 30605234Mainland China 4052504 3883544 - 613588Others 1400306 1325255 202 338026 Total 145307651 123739464 3681950 31556848
157
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
43 Loans to directors and officers
Particulars of advances made to directors and officers of the Bank pursuant to section 161B of the Hong Kong Companies
Ordinance are as follows
2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Aggregate amount of relevant loans outstanding at year end 30 59 Maximum aggregate amount of relevant loans outstanding during the year 59 2035
44 Significant related party transactions
The Group is subject to the control of the State Council of the PRC Government through China Investment Corporation
(ldquoCICrdquo) its wholly-owned subsidiary Central Huijin Investment Ltd (ldquoCentral Huijinrdquo) BOC and BOCHK in which Central
Huijin has controlling equity interests
(a) Transactions with the parent companies and the other companies controlled by the parent companies
General information of the parent companies
The Group is controlled by BOCHK Central Huijin is the controlling entity of BOCHK and it is a wholly-owned subsidiary
of CIC which is a wholly state-owned company engaging in foreign currency investment management
Central Huijin has controlling equity interests in certain other entities in the PRC
The Group enters into banking and other transactions with these companies in the normal course of business which
include loans investment securities and money market transactions
158
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
44 Significant related party transactions (continued)
(b) Transactions with government authorities agencies affiliates and other state controlled entities
The Group is subject to the control of the State Council of the PRC Government through CIC and Central Huijin which
also directly and indirectly controls a significant number of entities through its government authorities agencies affiliates
and other state controlled entities The Group enters into banking transactions with government authorities agencies
affiliates and other state controlled entities in the normal course of business at commercial terms
These transactions include but are not limited to the following
- lending provision of credits and guarantees and deposit taking
- inter-bank balance taking and placing
- sales purchase underwriting and redemption of bonds issued by other state-controlled entities
- rendering of foreign exchange remittance and investment related services
- provision of fiduciary activities and
- purchase of utilities transport telecommunication and postage services
159
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
44 Significant related party transactions (continued)
(c) Summary of transactions entered into during the ordinary course of business with other related parties
The aggregate income and expenses arising from related party transactions with other related parties of the Group are
summarised as follows
2011 2010
Other related
parties Other related
parties HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000Income statement items
Interest income 7701 7227Interest expense (62493) (28714)Insurance premium paidinsurance commission received (net) 6420 7322Administrative services fees paidpayable (15433) (15655)Rental fees receivedreceivable 18178 16792Securities brokerage commission paidpayable (net) (19583) (22610)Rental paidpayable (295) (295)Funds selling commission received 7409 8614Other expense (3121) (3603)Other commission income 3648 3325Other fees and commission expense (2879) (4919)Dividend income 4504 3341Net trading gains (278) 43
Balance sheet items
Cash and balances with banks and other financial institutions 282778 4161Derivative financial instruments assets 1348 797Advances and other accounts 1346438 1347528Investment in securities 41490 32909Other assets 45034 192662Deposits and balances of banks and other financial institutions (792681) (568921)Deposits from customers (7776861) (4821035)Other accounts and provisions (80834) (194658)
(d) Key management personnel
Key management are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning directing and controlling the
activities of the Group directly or indirectly including directors and senior management The Group accepts deposits
from and grants loans and credit facilities to key management personnel in the ordinary course of business During both
the current and prior years no material transaction was conducted with key management personnel of the Bank its
holding companies and parties related to them
The key management compensation for the year ended 31 December is detailed as follows
2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Salaries and other short-term employee benefits 30435 26635Post-employment benefits 1625 1761 32060 28396
160
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
45 Currency concentrations
The following is a summary of the major foreign currency exposures arising from trading non-trading and structural
positions and is prepared with reference to the Completion Instructions for the prudential return ldquoForeign Currency Position
of an Authorized Institutionrdquo issued by the HKMA
2011 Equivalent in thousand of HK$
USOther
foreign Total
foreign Dollars Renminbi currencies currencies Spot assets 52900757 84893540 8772053 146566350 Spot liabilities (44991277) (81818133) (10331691) (137141101)Forward purchases 17708212 17690399 6192677 41591288 Forward sales (24785848) (20970120) (4637216) (50393184) Net long(short) position 831844 (204314) (4177) 623353 Net structural position 315414 4712402 - 5027816
2010 Equivalent in thousand of HK$
USOther
foreign Total
foreign Dollars Renminbi currencies currencies Spot assets 56965719 43611708 8740860 109318287Spot liabilities (38818498) (42564121) (12161654) (93544273)Forward purchases 17787839 15172833 5259033 38219705Forward sales (35803212) (15288819) (1847627) (52939658) Net long(short) position 131848 931601 (9388) 1054061 Net structural position 295431 2868676 - 3164107
46 Cross-border claims
The information on cross-border claims discloses exposures to foreign counterparties on which the ultimate risk lies and is
derived according to the location of the counterparties after taking into account any transfer of risk In general such transfer
of risk takes place if the claims are guaranteed by a party in a country which is different from that of the counterparty or if
the claims are on an overseas branch of a bank whose head office is located in another country Only regions constituting
10 or more of the aggregate cross-border claims are analysed by geographical areas and disclosed as follows
161
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
46 Cross-border claims (continued)
2011
BanksPublic sector
entities Others
Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Asia other than Hong Kong - Mainland China 32081508 309716 31847007 64238231 - Others 8475580 - 3011115 11486695 40557088 309716 34858122 75724926 North America - United States 1213477 30483 3969862 5213822 - Others 708805 - 144436 853241 1922282 30483 4114298 6067063 Western Europe - Germany 550777 175915 19866 746558 - Others 3801320 - 211896 4013216 4352097 175915 231762 4759774
2010
BanksPublic sector
entities Others
Total HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Asia other than Hong Kong - Mainland China 16487143 449307 21293117 38229567 - Others 9136703 - 3195757 12332460 25623846 449307 24488874 50562027 North America - United States 118751 68603 3433777 3621131 - Others 846198 - 93456 939654 964949 68603 3527233 4560785 Western Europe - Germany 998645 - 21282 1019927 - Others 5168287 - 120307 5288594 6166932 - 141589 6308521
Included other countries in Western Europe of HK$175915000 (2010 Nil) which are eligible to be classified as public sector entities
under the Banking (Capital) Rules
162
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
47 Non-bank Mainland China exposures
Non-bank counterparties are identified in accordance with the definitions set out in the prudential return ldquoQuarterly Analysis
of Loans and Advances and Provisionsrdquo issued by the HKMA Exposures in Mainland China arising from non-bank
counterparties are summarised as follows
2011
On-balance
sheetexposure
Off-balance
sheetexposure
Total exposure
Individuallyassessed
impairmentallowances
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Mainland China entities 51257131 15823486 67080617 34074Companies and individuals outside Mainland China where
the credit is granted for use in Mainland China 5172926 2465701 7638627 2010Other non-bank Mainland China exposures 14901127 317428 15218555 43471
71331184 18606615 89937799 79555
2010
On-balance
sheetexposure
Off-balance
sheetexposure
Total exposure
Individuallyassessed
impairmentallowances
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Mainland China entities 49032202 9771146 58803348 51271Companies and individuals outside Mainland China where
the credit is granted for use in Mainland China 5540402 1478260 7018662 4276Other non-bank Mainland China exposures 13208104 707531 13915635 43339
67780708 11956937 79737645 98886
During the year the basis of the above analyses has been refined and the comparative amounts have been reclassified
accordingly
48 Ultimate holding company
The Group is subject to the control of the State Council of the PRC Government through CIC its wholly-owned subsidiary
Central Huijin BOC and BOCHK in which Central Huijin has controlling equity interests
49 Comparative amounts
Certain comparative amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current yearrsquos presentation
50 Approval of financial statements
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 23 March 2012
163
Unaudited Supplementary Financial Information
1 Capital charge for credit market and operational risks
The bases of regulatory capital calculation for credit risk market risk and operational risk are described in Note 44 to the
Financial Statements
As a result of the change in the bases of regulatory capital calculation the amounts shown below are not directly comparable
The financial information contained in these supplementary notes has been prepared on a consolidated basis that comprises
the positions of the Bank and certain subsidiaries specified by the HKMA for its regulatory purposes and in accordance with the
Banking (Capital) Rules Subsidiaries that are not included in the consolidation for regulatory purposes are denoted in
Appendix ndash Subsidiaries of the Bank on page 201
The table below summarises the capital requirements and capital charge calculated by applying 8 on the risk-weighted
amounts computed on the same consolidation basis for credit market and operational risks
2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Credit risk 9328152 9639352Market risk 391676 323674Operational risk 585678 486057 10305506 10449083
For detail of capital management and capital adequacy ratio of the Group please refer to Note 44 to the Financial Statements
164
Unaudited Supplementary Financial Information (continued)
2 Capital requirements for credit risk
The table below shows the capital requirements for credit risk for each class and subclass of exposures as specified in the
Banking (Capital) Rules
2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Capital required for exposures under the IRB approach Corporate
Specialised lending under supervisory slotting criteria approach - Project finance 159943 -
Small-and-medium sized corporate 807922 - Other corporates 4848716 -
Bank Banks 2485253 -Securities firms - -
Retail Residential mortgages
- Individuals 50979 -- Property-holding shell companies 5602 -
Qualifying revolving retail - -Small business retail 30892 -Other retail to individuals 50837 -
Others Cash items - -Other items 472174 -
Securitisation 51 -
Total capital requirements for exposures under the IRB approach 8912369 -
Capital required for exposures under the standardised (credit risk) approach On-balance sheet exposures
Sovereign 4855 18582Public sector entity 665 19585Multilateral development bank - -Bank 1545 1304422Securities firm - -Corporate 179958 6330161Regulatory retail 15528 215633Residential mortgage loans 172880 689371Other exposures which are not past due 10306 395180Past due exposures 1074 3872
Off-balance sheet exposures
Off-balance sheet exposures other than OTC derivative transactions or credit derivative contracts
28727 596740
OTC derivative transactions 245 65497 Securitisation - 309 Total capital requirements for exposures under the standardised (credit risk)
approach
415783 9639352 Total capital requirements for credit risk exposures 9328152 9639352
165
Unaudited Supplementary Financial Information (continued)
3 Credit risk under the internal ratings-based approach
31 The internal rating systems and risk components
The Group adopts the FIRB approach to calculate the regulatory capital requirements for most of the corporate and bank
exposures and adopts the supervisory slotting criteria approach to project finance exposures under specialised lending
The Group adopts retail IRB approach for retail exposures to individuals and small business The following is the table
showing the different capital calculation approaches to each asset class
Classes and sub-classes of exposures by capital calculation approach
Asset class Exposure sub-class Capital calculation approach Specialised lending under supervisory slotting criteria approach (project finance)
Supervisory Slotting Criteria Approach
Small-and-medium sized corporates FIRB Approach
Corporate exposures
Other corporates FIRB Approach Sovereigns Sovereign foreign public sector entities
Sovereign exposures Multilateral development banks
Standardised (credit risk) Approach
Banks FIRB Approach Securities firms FIRB Approach
Bank exposures Public sector entities (excluding sovereign
foreign public sectors entities) Standardised (credit risk) Approach
Residential mortgages to individuals Residential mortgages to property-holding shell companies Qualifying revolving retail Small business retail
Retail exposures
Other retail to individuals
Retail IRB Approach
Equity exposures Standardised (credit risk) Approach Cash items Other exposures
Other items Specific Risk-weight Approach
(A) The structure of internal rating systems and the relationship between internal ratings and external ratings
The internal rating system is a two dimensional rating system that provides separate assessment of borrower and
transaction characteristics For corporate and bank portfolios the obligor rating reflects exclusively the risk of borrower
default and the facility rating reflects transaction specific factors that affect the loss severity in the case of borrower
default Expected Losses are also calculated in the retail IRB portfolios to reflect the risk of loss in credit decisions
All the corporate and bank borrowers are assigned into eight broad obligor ratings including seven grades for non-
defaulted obligors with sub-divisions into 26 minor credit grades and one grade for defaulted obligors All credit
transactions for corporates and banks are assigned into 21 facility grades In the supervisory slotting criteria approach
for the project finance exposures there are four grades for non-defaulted borrowers and one for defaulted borrowers in
accordance with the HKMA guidance
The Group uses internal rating system to assess the borrowers likelihood of default for all IRB portfolios PD is
measured to reflect the risk of borrower default over a one-year period A borrower rating means a category of credit-
worthiness to which borrowers are assigned on the basis of a specified and distinct set of rating criteria from which
estimates of PD are derived
166
Unaudited Supplementary Financial Information (continued)
3 Credit risk under the internal ratings-based approach (continued)
31 The internal rating systems and risk components (continued)
(A) The structure of internal rating systems and the relationship between internal ratings and external ratings
(continued)
In the process of obligor rating assignment variables of latest financial performance management quality industry
risks and group connection of each obligor are assessed as critical factors to predict borrowers ability and willingness
to meet with the contractually obligations under different economic conditions The internal rating tools employ
statistical and analytical techniques for the final rating assignment
The Group adopted statistical models to provide own estimated PD LGD and EAD for exposures arising from
residential mortgages to both individuals and property-holding shell companies qualifying revolving retail exposures
and other retail exposures to individuals and small business retail exposures The PD reflects the risk of borrower
default over a one-year period while the EAD and LGD estimates reflect the loss severity of its credit exposures Each
of retail exposures is pooled by nature of obligors facility types collateral types and delinquency status This grouping
process provides the basis of accurate and consistent estimation for PD LGD and EAD at the pool level
For each internal rating the equivalent external rating in terms of default risk is as below
Internal credit grades Definition of internal ratings Standard amp Poorrsquos
equivalent 1 1A AAA
2A AA+ 2B AA
2
2C
The obligors in grades 1A 2A 2B and 2C have extremely low default risk The obligors capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is extremely strong
AA- 3A A+ 3B A
3
3C
The obligors in grades 3A 3B and 3C have low default risk but are somewhat susceptible to the adverse effects of changes in circumstances and economic conditions However the obligors capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation is very strong
A-
4A BBB+ 4B BBB
4
4C
The obligors in grades 4A 4B and 4C have relatively low default risk and are currently under adequate protection However adverse economic conditions or changing circumstances are likely to lead to a weakened capacity of the obligor to meet its financial commitment on the obligation
BBB-
5A BB+ 5B BB+ 5C BB 5D BB 5E BB-
5
5F
The obligors in grades 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E and 5F have medium default risk which are less vulnerable to nonpayment than other speculative obligors However it faces major ongoing uncertainties or exposure to adverse business financial or economic conditions which could lead to the obligors inadequate capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation
BB- 6A B+ 6B B+ 6C B 6D B 6E B-
6F B-
6
6G
The obligors in grades 6A 6B 6C 6D 6E 6F and 6G have high default risk and are vulnerable to nonpayment The obligors currently have the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation but adverse business financial or economic conditions will very likely impair the obligors capacity or willingness to meet its financial commitment on the obligation
B-
7A CCC 7B CC
7
7C
The obligors in grades 7A 7B and 7C have very high default risk and are currently quite vulnerable to nonpayment The obligorsrsquo ability to meet their financial commitment and obligation are dependent upon favorable business financial or economic conditions In the event of adverse business financial or economic conditions these obligors are not likely to have the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation
C
8 8 Obligors rated ldquo8rdquo are in payment default D
167
Unaudited Supplementary Financial Information (continued) 3 Credit risk under the internal ratings-based approach (continued)
31 The internal rating systems and risk components (continued)
(B) Use of internal estimates
The estimates of risk components derived from internal rating models are not only used in the calculation of regulatory
capital but also in many other areas including credit approval credit monitoring reporting and analysis of credit risk
information etc
(C) Process of managing and recognising credit risk mitigation
For those collaterals recognised under capital management the Group has well-defined policies and procedures for
collateral valuation and management which are compliant with the operational requirements for recognised collateral
for credit risk mitigation as stated in the Banking (Capital) Rules
For credit exposures adopting FIRB approach for capital calculation purpose the recognised eligible guarantees
include the guarantees provided by banks and securities firms with a lower risk weights than the counterparty and
corporate with internal credit ratings which is equivalent to external credit rating A- or above The Group takes into
account the credit risk mitigation effect of recognised collaterals through its determination of the net credit exposures
and the effective LGD
For retail IRB approach the effect of the credit risk mitigation is incorporated into the internal risk parameters of PD or
LGD depending on the nature of the guarantees and collaterals for calculating the risk exposures
The credit and market risk concentrations within the credit risk mitigation (recognised collateral and guarantees for
capital calculation) used by the Group are under a low level
Up to the date of report the Group has not used any recognised credit derivative contracts on- or off-balance sheet
recognised netting for credit risk mitigation yet
(D) The control mechanisms used for internal rating systems
The Group has established a comprehensive mechanism to ensure the integrity accuracy and consistency of the
rating systems including the estimation processes for the risk components
All of IRB risk measurement models are approved by the Credit and Loans Management Committee (ldquoCLMCrdquo) and
Risk Management Committee (ldquoRMCrdquo) of the Board
168
Unaudited Supplementary Financial Information (continued)
3 Credit risk under the internal ratings-based approach (continued)
31 The internal ratings system and risk components (continued)
(D) The control mechanisms used for rating systems (continued)
To achieve reasonably accurate risk ratings assignment the Group has established the rating approval process which
is independent from the sales and marketing units Since the internal ratings is one of the key inputs to the making of
credit decisions a control mechanism is in place to ensure the integrity accuracy and consistency of the rating
assignment For the wholesale (corporate and banks) portfolio internal ratings are normally approved by credit officers
who are functionally separated from sales and marketing units In some cases where the transactions are small
amount or low risk ratings can be assigned and approved by staff within sales and marketing activities subject to post-
approval review by credit risk management unit
The rating assignment and risk quantification process of retail portfolio is highly automated As an integral part of the
daily credit assessment process the accuracy and completeness of the data input for automatic rating assignment is
verified by units independent from business development function
The performance of internal ratings system is under ongoing periodic monitoring The senior management periodically
reviews the performance and predictive ability of the internal rating system The effectiveness of the internal rating
system and processes are reviewed by independent control functions (including model validation unit) and internal
audit The results of the review are reported to the Board and senior management regularly
A model validation team which is independent from the model development unit and rating assignment units conducts
periodic model validations Model acceptance standards are established to ensure the discriminatory power accuracy
and stability of the rating systems Reviews of rating models are triggered if the performance of a model deteriorates
materially against predetermined tolerant limits
169
Unaudited Supplementary Financial Information (continued)
3 Credit risk under the internal ratings-based approach (continued)
31 The internal ratings system and risk components (continued)
(D) The control mechanisms used for rating systems (continued)
The obligor rating assignment is reviewed at least annually as required by the Grouprsquos credit risk policy When credit
events occur to the obligor rating review is triggered promptly in accordance with the Grouprsquos credit risk policy
Rating override process is designed to allow the credit analyst to include any other relevant credit information that has
not already been captured in the rating process The overrides are unlimited in terms of downgrades for reasons of
conservatism and prudential consideration Overrides to better grades (upgrades) are however more confined All
upgrades will be limited to a maximum of two sub-grades with a pre-defined list of appropriate reasons All overrides
need to be signed off by a higher level of credit approval authority The internal rating policy sets a maximum limit of
10 of rating cases for overrides The use of overrides and override reasons are analysed as part of rating system
performance review
(E) Approach for determining provisions
The approach in determining provisions is in line with the Grouprsquos accounting policies For details please refer to Note
214 ldquoImpairment of financial assetsrdquo to the Financial Statements
170
Unaudited Supplementary Financial Information (continued)
3 Credit risk under the internal ratings-based approach (continued)
32 Exposures by IRB calculation approach
The table below shows the Groups exposures other than securitisation exposures (including the EAD of on-balance sheet
exposures and off-balance sheet exposures) by each IRB calculation approach
2011
FoundationIRB
Approach
SupervisorySlottingCriteria
Approach
RetailIRB
Approach
Specific Risk-weight
Approach Total
exposures HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
Corporate 105021848 1893758 - - 106915606Bank 88007701 - - - 88007701Retail
Residential mortgages to individuals and property-holding shell companies - - 14263338 - 14263338
Qualifying revolving retail exposures - - - - -
Other retail exposures to individuals and small business retail exposures - - 6876340 - 6876340
Others - - - 6158687 6158687 Total 193029549 1893758 21139678 6158687 222221672
33 Exposures subject to supervisory estimates under the IRB approach
By definition amounts reported under the supervisory slotting criteria approach continue to be subject to supervisory
estimates The table below shows the total EAD of the Groups exposures subject to supervisory estimates under the use
of IRB approach
2011 HK$rsquo000
Corporate 106915606 Bank 88007701 Others 6158687
201081994
171
Unaudited Supplementary Financial Information (continued)
3 Credit risk under the internal ratings-based approach (continued)
34 Exposures by credit risk mitigation used
(A) Exposures covered by recognised collateral
The table below shows the Groups exposures (after the effect of any on-balance sheet or off-balance sheet
recognised netting) which are covered by recognised collateral after the application of haircuts required under the
Banking (Capital) Rules These exposures exclude OTC derivative transactions and repo-style transactions
2011 HK$rsquo000 Corporate 27129230Bank 23324Others - 27152554
(B) Exposures covered by recognised guarantees
The table below shows the Groups exposures (after the effect of any on-balance sheet or off-balance sheet
recognised netting) which are covered by recognised guarantees after the application of haircuts required under the
Banking (Capital) Rules These exposures exclude OTC derivative transactions and repo-style transactions
2011 HK$rsquo000 Corporate 2384748Bank 5954083Retail -Others - 8338831
35 Risk assessment for corporate and bank exposures under IRB approach
The tables below detail the Grouprsquos total EAD of corporate and bank exposures by exposure-weighted average risk-weight
and exposure-weighted average PD for each obligor grade as at 31 December 2011
The EAD and PD disclosed below in respect of corporate and bank exposures have taken into account the effect of
recognised netting and recognised guarantees
For definition of each obligor grade please refer to page 166
172
Unaudited Supplementary Financial Information (continued)
3 Credit risk under the internal ratings-based approach (continued)
35 Risk assessment for corporate and bank exposures under IRB approach (continued)
(A) Corporate exposures (other than specialised lending under supervisory slotting criteria approach) 2011
Internal Credit Grades Exposureat default
Exposure- weighted
average risk-weight
Exposure-weighted
average PD HK$rsquo000 Grade 1 - 000 000Grade 2 1457568 1613 004Grade 3 15918178 2431 007Grade 4 17421545 4235 027Grade 5 47244291 7072 118Grade 6 22725397 9448 515Grade 7 125939 8066 1988Grade 8 Default 128930 17618 10000 105021848
(B) Corporate exposures (specialised lending under supervisory slotting criteria approach)
2011
Supervisory Rating Grades Exposure at default
Exposure-weighted
average risk-weight
HK$rsquo000 Strong 243289 7000Good 1019406 9000Satisfactory 577266 11500Weak 53797 25000Default - 000 1893758 The supervisory rating grades and risk-weights of specialised lending are determined in accordance with section 158
of the Banking (Capital) Rules
(C) Bank exposures 2011
Internal Credit Grades Exposureat default
Exposure-weighted
average risk-weight
Exposure-weighted
average PD HK$rsquo000 Grade 1 - 000 000Grade 2 6586337 1638 004Grade 3 44940062 2450 007Grade 4 32598476 4472 023Grade 5 3882826 6803 075Grade 6 - 000 000Grade 7 - 000 000Grade 8 Default - 000 000 88007701
173
Unaudited Supplementary Financial Information (continued)
3 Credit risk under the internal ratings-based approach (continued)
36 Risk assessment for retail exposures under IRB approach
The tables below show breakdown of retail exposures on a pool basis by expected loss percentage (EL) range as at 31
December 2011
Residential mortgages 2011 HK$rsquo000 Up to 1 14191953gt1 63834Default 7551 14263338
Qualifying revolving retail 2011 HK$rsquo000 Up to 10 -gt10 -Default - -
Other retail 2011 HK$rsquo000 Up to 2 3769802gt2 11504Default 3940 3785246
174
Unaudited Supplementary Financial Information (continued)
3 Credit risk under the internal ratings-based approach (continued)
36 Risk assessment for retail exposures under IRB approach (continued)
Small business retail 2011 HK$rsquo000 Up to 1 3011749gt1 67053Default 12292 3091094
37 Analysis of actual loss and estimates
The table below shows the actual losses which represent the net charges (including write-offs and individually assessed
impairment loss allowances) made by each class of exposures under the internal ratings-based approach
2011 HK$rsquo000 Corporate 8461Bank (2953)Residential mortgages to individuals and property-holding shell companies 300Qualifying revolving retail -Other retail to individuals 222Small business retail 6789 12819
175
Unaudited Supplementary Financial Information (continued)
3 Credit risk under the internal ratings-based approach (continued)
37 Analysis of actual loss and estimates (continued)
The table below shows the expected loss which is the estimated loss likely to be incurred arising from the potential default
of the obligors in respect of the exposure over a one-year period
Expected lossat 31 December
2010 HK$rsquo000 Corporate 627870Bank 32959Residential mortgages to individuals and property-holding shell companies 8256Qualifying revolving retail -Other retail to individuals 2989Small business retail 4605 676679
The table below sets out the actual default rate for the year 2011 compared against the estimated PD at 31 December
2010 of the respective portfolio
Actual default
rate during 2011
Estimated PDat 31 December
2010 Corporate 034 183Bank 042 030Residential mortgages to individuals and property-holding shell companies 002 075Qualifying revolving retail 000 000Other retail to individuals 007 073Small business retail 056 129
It should be noted that actual loss and expected loss are measured and calculated using different methodologies which
compliant to relevant regulatory and accounting standards which are therefore not directly comparable The limitation
arises mainly from the fundamental differences in the definition of ldquolossrdquo The expected loss under Basel II which estimates
the economic loss arising from the potential default of the obligor by taking into account the time value of money and
including the direct and indirect costs associated with the recoveries on the credit exposures while actual loss is the net
individually assessed impairment charges and write-offs made during the year in accordance with the accounting
standards
The actual default rate (actual PD) is measured by using the number of obligors (for wholesale exposures) or number of
accounts (for retail exposures) defaulted whereas the estimated probability of default (estimated PD) is the long run
average default rate over an economic cycle and is the estimated one-year forward-looking PD estimated from the
beginning of the reporting period
Hence actual PD in a particular year (ldquopoint-in-timerdquo) will typically differ from the estimated PD which is the ldquothrough-the-
cyclerdquo estimate as economies move above or below the cyclical norms
The estimated PD is more conservative than the actual default rate for most asset classes
176
Unaudited Supplementary Financial Information (continued)
4 Credit risk under the standardised (credit risk) approach
41 Ratings from External Credit Assessment Institutions (ldquoECAIrdquo)
The ECAIs recognised by the Group include Standard amp Poorrsquos Moodyrsquos and Fitch The Group continues to adopt STC
approach based on external ratings to determine the risk weight of the following asset classes of exposures
- Sovereign
- Public sector entity
- Multilateral development bank
The Group performs the ECAI issuer ratings mapping to its exposures in the banking book in accordance with Part 4 of
the Banking (Capital) Rules
42 Credit risk mitigation
For credit exposures adopting STC approach the main types of recognised collaterals include cash deposits debt
securities and shares for non past-due exposures In addition real estate collateral is also recognised for past due
exposures Those collaterals taken by the Group are compliant with the comprehensive approach in its treatment of
recognised collateral for credit risk mitigation in capital calculation as mentioned in the Banking (Capital) Rules For credit
exposures under STC approach the recognised guarantees for capital calculation include the guarantee given by
sovereigns public sector entities multilateral development banks with a lower risk weight than the counterparty and
corporate with external rating of A- or above
177
Unaudited Supplementary Financial Information (continued)
4 Credit risk under the standardised (credit risk) approach (continued)
43 Credit risk exposures other than securitization exposures under the standardised (credit risk) approach
2011
Exposures after CRM Risk-weighted amount
Total
Exposures Rated Unrated Rated Unrated
Total exposures covered byrecognised
collateral
Total exposurescovered byrecognisedguarantees
orrecognised
creditderivativecontracts
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 On-balance sheet exposures Sovereign 21984173 22010840 - 60693 - - - Public sector entity 244057 217469 - 8311 - - 26667 Multilateral development bank 156045 156045 - - - - - Bank 93837 93837 - 19316 - - - Securities firm - - - - - - - Corporate 2939236 952256 1760385 489087 1760385 226595 - Cash items 216 - 216 - - - - Regulatory retail 300674 - 258799 - 194099 41875 - Residential mortgage loans 4322075 - 4321996 - 2160998 - 79
Other exposures which are not
past due 206728 - 128828 - 128828 77900 - Past due exposures 8947 - 8947 - 13421 - -
Total for on-balance sheet
exposures 30255988 23430447 6479171 577407 4257731 346370 26746 Off-balance sheet exposures
Off-balance sheet exposures other than OTC derivative transactions or credit derivative contracts 428984 97127 331857 66037 293047 184182 4357
OTC derivative transactions 3617 - 3617 - 3062 - -
Total for off-balance sheet
exposures 432601 97127 335474 66037 296109 184182 4357
Total for non-securitisation
exposures 30688589 23527574 6814645 643444 4553840 530552 31103
Exposures deducted from Core Capital or Supplementary Capital 41490
178
Unaudited Supplementary Financial Information (continued)
4 Credit risk under the standardised (credit risk) approach (continued)
43 Credit risk exposures other than securitization exposures under the standardised (credit risk) approach
(continued)
2010
Exposures after CRM Risk-weighted amount
Total
exposures Rated Unrated Rated Unrated
Total exposures covered byrecognised
collateral
Total exposurescovered byrecognisedguarantees
orrecognised
creditderivativecontracts
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 On-balance sheet exposures Sovereign 13475201 15907240 - 232281 - - - Public sector entity 55467 1224061 - 244812 - - 23463 Multilateral development bank 344344 344344 - - - - - Bank 49843206 44332214 9193496 13185572 3119698 - - Securities firm 797 - - - - - - Corporate 95004095 8610238 73388716 5738294 73388716 7961218 6813173 Cash items 396276 - 396276 - - - - Regulatory retail 4795550 - 3593883 - 2695413 154078 1022930 Residential mortgage loans 20336874 - 19141285 - 8617142 3963 1191625
Other exposures which are not
past due 5253915 - 4939751 - 4939751 314041 - Past due exposures 42046 - 42046 - 48398 12096 8194
Total for on-balance sheet
exposures 189547771 70418097 110695453 19400959 92809118 8445396 9059385 Off-balance sheet exposures
Off-balance sheet exposures other than OTC derivative transactions or credit derivative contracts 7905901 1845284 6060617 1623880 5835365 1725194 1320674
OTC derivative transactions 1181766 603134 578632 240085 578632 - -
Total for off-balance sheet
exposures 9087667 2448418 6639249 1863965 6413997 1725194 1320674
Total for non-securitisation
exposures 198635438 72866515 117334702 21264924 99223115 10170590 10380059
Exposures deducted from Core Capital or Supplementary Capital 32909
Recognised credit risk mitigation satisfying the requirements and conditions set out in the Banking (Capital) Rules
179
Unaudited Supplementary Financial Information (continued)
5 Counterparty credit risk-related exposures
The Grouprsquos counterparty credit risk arising from OTC derivative transactions repo-style transactions both in trading and
banking book is subject to the same risk management framework as mentioned in Note 4 to the Financial Statements The
Group establishes credit limit through formal credit approval procedures to control the pre-settlement credit risk arising from
OTC derivatives transactions and settlement limit to control the settlement risk arising from foreign exchange-related
transactions in both the trading book and banking book The Group monitors the risk exposure due to fluctuations in the
market by using the current exposure and the potential exposure value of the transactions Exceptions or excesses are timely
and closely identified and monitored by credit risk management units
Currently the Group uses the Current Exposure Method to measure and monitor the counterparty credit exposures which
comprises current exposures and potential future exposures
The Group establishes prudent eligibility criteria and haircut policy of debt securities being pledged as collateral for repo-style
transactions
The Group formulates policy for classification of credit assets according to the PD of individual counterparty and the period of
overdue If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss has been incurred impairment allowance will be provided
according to HKFRS and regulatory requirements
180
Unaudited Supplementary Financial Information (continued)
5 Counterparty credit risk-related exposures (continued)
51 Counterparty credit risk exposures
The following tables summarise the Grouprsquos exposures to counterparty credit risk arising from OTC derivative and repo-
style transactions
(A) Counterparty credit risk exposures under the internal ratings-based approach 2011 HK$rsquo000OTC derivative Gross total positive fair value 203766
Credit equivalent amounts 1032115Less Value of recognised collateral by type
- debt securities -- others -
Net credit equivalent amounts 1032115
Exposure at default by counterparty type
Corporate 452759Banks 579356Retail -Others -
1032115 Risk weighted amounts by counterparty type
Corporate 523919Banks 139995Retail -Others -
663914 Repo-style transactions Net credit exposures 3487630
Exposure at default by counterparty type
Corporate -Banks 3487630Retail -Others - 3487630
Risk weighted amounts by counterparty type Corporate -Banks 1851904Retail -Others - 1851904
181
Unaudited Supplementary Financial Information (continued)
5 Counterparty credit risk-related exposures (continued)
51 Counterparty credit risk exposures (continued)
(B) Counterparty credit risk exposures under the standardised (credit risk) approach
2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000OTC derivative Gross total positive fair value 3250 334345
Credit equivalent amounts 3617 1181766Less Value of recognised collateral by type
- debt securities - -- others - -
Net credit equivalent amounts 3617 1181766
Credit equivalent amounts net of recognised collateral by counterparty
type Sovereign - -Public sector entity - -Banks - 603445Corporate 1395 578213Regulatory retails 2222 -Other exposures which are not past due exposures - 108Past due exposures - -
3617 1181766 Risk weighted amounts by counterparty type
Sovereign - -Public sector entity - -Banks - 240396Corporate 1395 578213Regulatory retails 1666 -Other exposures which are not past due exposures - 108Past due exposures - -
3061 818717
182
Unaudited Supplementary Financial Information (continued)
5 Counterparty credit risk-related exposures (continued)
51 Counterparty credit risk exposures (continued)
(B) Counterparty credit risk exposures under the standardised (credit risk) approach (continued)
2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Repo-style transactions Net credit exposures - 1649946 Net credit exposures net of recognised collateral by counterparty type
Sovereign - -Public sector entity - -Bank - 1649946Corporate - -Regulatory retail - -Other exposures which are not past due exposures - -Past due exposures - -
- 1649946 Risk weighted amounts by counterparty type
Sovereign - -Public sector entity - -Bank - 824973Corporate - -Regulatory retail - -Other exposures which are not past due exposures - -Past due exposures - -
- 824973
There are no outstanding repo-style transactions under the STC approach as at 31 December 2011
There is no effect of valid bilateral netting agreement on the credit equivalent amounts of the derivative transactions as at
31 December 2011 (2010 Nil)
There are no outstanding credit derivative contracts as at 31 December 2011 and 2010
183
Unaudited Supplementary Financial Information (continued)
6 Assets securitisation
The Group has not acted as an originating institution for the issuance of securitisation transactions business during the year
Securitisation exposures arise from the Grouprsquos investing activities and the related exposures are commercial mortgage loans
As an investing institution the Group has adopted the IRB approach to calculate the credit risk for asset securitisations in 2011
In prior years the Group adopted the standardised (securitisation) approach to calculate the credit risk for securitisation
exposures
The ECAIs used by the Group include Standard amp Poorrsquos Moodyrsquos and Fitch
Securitisation exposures arising from the Grouprsquos investing activities are analysed as follows
61 Securitisation exposures 2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Residential mortgages loans - -Commercial mortgages loans 5046 19312Student loans - - 5046 19312
62 Breakdown by risk-weights of the securitisation exposures under internal ratings-based (securitisation) approach
2011 Securitisation
exposuresRisk-weighted
amount Capital
requirements HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 12 5046 642 51 5046 642 51
184
Unaudited Supplementary Financial Information (continued)
6 Assets securitisation (continued)
63 Breakdown by class of exposure of the securitisation exposures under standardised (securitisation) approach
2010 Securitisation
exposuresRisk-weighted
amount Capital
requirements HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Residential mortgages - - -Commercial mortgages 19312 3862 309Student loans - - - 19312 3862 309
There is no securitisation exposures deducted from core capital and supplementary capital as at 31 December 2011 and 31
December 2010
During the year the Group has no credit derivative contracts which are treated as part of synthetic securitisation transactions
(2010 Nil)
7 Capital requirements for market risk 2011 2010
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000Under the standardised (market risk) approach
Foreign exchange exposures (net) 362123 293532Interest Rate exposures 29553 30142Equity exposures - -Commodity exposures - -
Capital charge for market risk 391676 323674
185
Unaudited Supplementary Financial Information (continued)
8 Capital requirements for operational risk
2011 2010 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Capital charge for operational risk 585678 486057
The Group uses the standardised (operational risk) approach to calculate its operational risk capital charge
9 Equity exposures in banking book
Equity holdings in other entities are accounted for in accordance with the underlying intentions of holdings at the inception of
acquisition The classifications for equity holdings taken for relationship and strategic purposes will be separated from those
taken for other purposes (including capital appreciation) Investments in equity shares which are intended to be held on a
continuing basis but which do not comprise investments in subsidiaries are classified as available-for-sale securities and are
reported in the balance sheet as investments in securities
For equity exposures in banking book other than subsidiaries the Group applies the same accounting treatment and
valuation methodologies as detailed in the Notes 29(4) and 212 to the Financial Statements If additional investment is made
subsequently such that an investee becomes an associate jointly controlled entity or subsidiary then the investment is
reclassified in accordance with the Grouprsquos accounting policies
Gains or losses related to equity exposures are summarised below
2011 2010
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 Realised losses from sales (51) - Unrealised gains on revaluation recognised in reserves
but not through profit or loss 32572 23588
Unrealised gains included in supplementary capital 14657 10615
186
Management of Risks
The Overview
The principal types of risk inherent in the business of the Group include credit risk liquidity risk market risk interest rate risk
foreign exchange risk and operational risk The Grouprsquos risk management goal is to maximise shareholder value by managing risk
exposures within our acceptance level
Risk Management Structure
The Bankrsquos Board of Directors (the ldquoBoardrdquo) holds the ultimate responsibility for the Grouprsquos overall risk management It
determines the risk management strategies and the risk management structure
To achieve the Grouprsquos goals in risk management the Board sets up the Risk Management Committee which comprises of
independent non-executive directors to oversee the Grouprsquos various types of risks and approve the high-level risk management
policies
According to the risk management strategies established by the Board risk management policies and controls are devised and
reviewed regularly by relevant departments and respective management committees chaired by the Chief Executive (the ldquoCErdquo)
The Risk Management Units develop policies and procedures for identifying measuring monitoring and controlling credit risk
market risk operational risk reputation risk legal and compliance risk interest rate risk liquidity risk and strategic risk to set
appropriate risk limits and to continually monitor risks
The Auditing Department conducts independent reviews on the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management policies and
controls to ensure that the Group is operating according to the established policies procedures and limits
Independence is crucial to effective risk management To ensure the independence of the Risk Management Department and the
Auditing Department they report directly to the Risk Management Committee and the Audit Committee respectively Both
committees are specialised committees set up by the Board and all members are directors of the Bank
187
Management of Risks (continued)
Risk Management Structure (continued)
(i) Credit risk management
Details of management of credit risk are set out in Note 4 to the Financial Statements
(ii) Liquidity risk management
Details of liquidity risk management are set out in Note 4 to the Financial Statements
(iii) Market risk management
Details of market risk management are set out in Note 4 to the Financial Statements
(iv) Operational risk management
Operational risk is the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes staff and information technology
system or from external events The risk is inherent in every aspect of operations The Board recognises operational risk as
a distinct risk category that should be managed with full attention and should be kept up with the best practice of the industry
The Group has formulated and implemented the Operational Risk Management Policy which provides a bank-wide
classification of operational risks and sets out the requirements on risk identification assessment reporting monitoring and
mitigation
To ensure operational risks being under proper monitoring and supervision effective internal control system has been
enforced by means of computer systems and rigorous procedures In addition through coaching and frequent training the
Group has maintained teams of experienced and competent staff in all business and management areas to execute and
monitor the operations of the Group
The Grouprsquos policies and procedures will be reviewed vigilantly and updated in accordance with the new promulgated
requirements from time to time Furthermore the Auditing Department performs independent checking to ascertain that the
procedures are properly followed and reports discrepancies found directly to the Audit Committee
In order to meet regulatory bodiesrsquo requirements and to facilitate the implementation of operational risk management
framework a dedicated division in the Risk Management Department monitors collects analyzes reports the records and
details of the operational risk losses and incidents
The Group has reviewed and enhanced the Business Continuity Plan of all critical banking services To ensure practicality of
the plan drill on contingency plans on certain critical business functions has been duly performed annually and the result was
satisfactory
188
Management of Risks (continued)
Risk Management Structure (continued)
(v) Reputation risk management
Reputation risk is the risk that negative publicity damage to reputation or complaints associated with or relating to the Group
membersrsquo business practices financial condition staff behaviour or conduct whether genuine or not which may impair public
confidence in the Group members causing a potential decline in the customer base costly litigation or settlement revenue
erosion public reprimand or severe regulatory sanctions Reputation risk is inherent in every aspect of the Grouprsquos business
operation and covers a wide spectrum of issues Market rumors or public perceptions are significant factors in determining
the level of risk in this category
In order to mitigate reputation risk the Group has formulated and implemented - Reputation Risk Management Policy which
establishes standards to prevent and to manage reputation risk proactively at an early stage In order to eliminate or alleviate
the negative impact on the Grouprsquos reputation incidents related to reputation risk are handled promptly in accordance with
the Business Continuity Plan and Negative Incident Response Mechanism
In addition precautionary measures have been taken and special attention has been drawn in the combat of the Anti-Money
Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing activities Specific procedure manuals and self-checking compliance list have been
issued and trainings have been provided to all staff to stipulate the Grouprsquos policy and stance in order to prevent the Grouprsquos
services being used by the villains for illegal activities
(vi) Legal and compliance risk management
Legal risk is the risk that unenforceable contracts lawsuits or adverse judgments may disrupt or otherwise negatively affect
the operations or financial condition of the Group
Compliance risk is the risk of legal and regulatory sanctions financial loss or loss to reputation that the Group may suffer as
a result of its any failure to comply with all applicable laws and regulations By establishing and maintaining appropriate
policies and guidelines the Group ensures to conduct its business in compliance with the requirements of relevant laws and
regulations
(vii) Strategic risk management
Strategic risk generally refers to the risks that may induce some current or future negative impacts on the earnings capital
reputation or market position of the Group because of poor strategic decisions improper implementation of strategies and
lack of response to the market The Group has developed its Strategic Risk Management Policy that defines the
responsibilities of the Board and the Management when implementing its desired strategies
189
Corporate Governance
The Group strives to achieve high standards of corporate governance and has followed the module on ldquoCorporate Governance of
Locally Incorporated Authorised Institutionsrdquo under the Supervisory Policy Manual (CG-1) issued by the Hong Kong Monetary
Authority in September 2001
Board of Directors and the Management
The Board is responsible for setting objectives and formulating long term strategies as well as managing the Grouprsquos overall
business It currently comprises eleven Directors with a variety of different experience and professionalism Among them two are
Executive Directors while the remaining nine are Non-executive Directors Of the nine Non-executive Directors three are
Independent Non-executive Directors whose indispensable function is to provide independent scrutiny The Board meets regularly
and four board meetings were held in the year with attendance rate of 9772 The Management led by the Chief Executive is
responsible for formulating and implementing detailed programmes to effect the approved strategies and policies and providing
detailed reports on the Grouprsquos performance to the Board on a regular basis to enable the Board to discharge its responsibilities
effectively In order to focus its attention on strategic and material issues that have significant impact on the Grouprsquos finances and
long-term development the Board has set up four committees to oversee the major areas of the Group Details of the committees
are given below
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee has been delegated with power directly from the Board to handle matters which require the Boardrsquos
review during the adjournment of the Board Its responsibilities include-
- approving policies implementing plans and management measures to effect the group-wide development strategies and
business plans approved by the Board
- reviewing the progress on implementation of the strategies and business plans
- recommending strategic proposals to the Board for its consideration and approval and
- approving the Grouprsquos rules and regulations according to the policies imposed by the supervisory authorities and the holding
company
The members of Executive Committee during the year were Mr Fang Hongguang1 (Chairman) Mr Yuen Wai Keung and Mr Xu
Gang2 All of them were Executive Directors of the Bank
Notes
1 Appointed as an Executive Director and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Bank with effect from 28 March 2011
2 Resigned as an Executive Director and ceased to be Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Bank with effect from 28
March 2011
190
Corporate Governance (continued)
Audit Committee
The Committee assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight role over the Group in the following areas-
- integrity of financial statements and the financial reporting process
- internal control system
- performance of internal audit functions and internal auditors
- appointment of external auditors and evaluation of external auditorsrsquo qualifications independence and performance
- periodic review and annual audit of the Grouprsquos financial statements
- compliance with applicable accounting standards and legal and regulatory requirements on financial disclosures and
- enhancement of the corporate governance framework
The members of Audit Committee during the year were Mr Lau Hon Chuen (Chairman) Mr Lan Hong Tsung David and Mr Zhuo
Chengwen All were Non-executive Directors of the Bank Among them Mr Lau Hon Chuen and Mr Lan Hong Tsung David were
Independent Non-executive Directors
Risk Management Committee
The Risk Management Committee oversees the risk management of the Bank and formulates the Bankrsquos risk management
strategies Its responsibilities include-
- assisting the Board to monitor the risk exposures of the Bank
- recommending appropriate risk management strategies to the Board and
- approving high level risk management related policies
The members of the Risk Management Committee during the year were Mr Li Jiuzhong (Chairman) Mr Fang Hongguang1 Mr
Xu Gang2 Mr Zhuo Chengwen Mr Chang Hsin Kang Mr Lau Hon Chuen and Mr Yuen Wai Keung All were Directors of the
Bank Among them Mr Chang Hsin Kang and Mr Lau Hon Chuen were Independent Non-executive Directors
Notes
1 Appointed as an Executive Director and member of the Risk Management Committee of the Bank with effect from 28 March
2011
2 Resigned as an Executive Director and ceased to be member of the Risk Management Committee of the Bank with effect from
28 March 2011
191
Corporate Governance (continued)
Nomination and Remuneration Committee
The Nomination and Remuneration Committee was established on 17 August 2011 upon approval of the Board The Committee
assists the Board in fulfilling its oversight role over the Group in the following areas-
- remuneration strategy and incentive framework of the Group
- selection and nomination of Directors Board Committee members and certain senior executives as designated by the Board
from time to time
- structure size and composition (including skills experience and knowledge) of Directors and Board Committee members
- remuneration of Directors Board Committee members designated senior management and key personnel and
- effectiveness of the Board and Board Committees
The members of Nomination and Remuneration Committee during the year were Mr Zhuo Chengwen (Chairman) Mr Lau Hon
Chuen and Mr Lan Hong Tsung David All were Non-executive Directors of the Bank Among them Mr Lau Hon Chuen and Mr
Lan Hong Tsung David were Independent Non-executive Directors
192
Corporate Governance (continued)
Sound Remuneration and Incentive Mechanism
The Remuneration and Incentive Mechanism of the Group is based on the principles of ldquoeffective motivationrdquo and ldquosound
remuneration managementrdquo It links remuneration performance and risk management tightly and encourages staff to enhance
their performance and at the same time strengthen their mindset of risk management so as to achieve sound remuneration
management
The Remuneration and Incentive Mechanism of the Group is applicable for Nanyang Commercial Bank Limited and all its
subsidiaries (including the branches and institutions both in and out of Hong Kong)
ldquoSenior Managementrdquo and ldquoKey Personnelrdquo
The following groups of employees have been identified as the ldquoSenior Managementrdquo and ldquoKey Personnelrdquo defined in the
HKMArsquos Guideline on a Sound Remuneration System
ldquoSenior Managementrdquo The senior executives designated by the Board who are responsible for oversight of the
Grouprsquos firm-wide strategy or the Grouprsquos material business lines include Chief Executive and Deputy General
Managers
ldquoKey Personnelrdquo The employees whose individual business activities involve the assumption of material risk which
may expose the AI to material amounts of risk or whose individual responsibilities are directly and materially linked to
the Grouprsquos risk management or those who have direct influence to the Group profit include Head of material
business lines Head of Trading as well as Head of risk control functions
The Determination of the Remuneration Policy
To fulfill the above-mentioned principles and to facilitate effective risk management within the framework of the
Remuneration Policy of the Group Human Resources Division is responsible for proposing the Remuneration Policy of the
Group and will seek consultation of the risk control units including Risk Management Financial Management and
Compliance if necessary in order to balance the needs for staff motivations sound remuneration and prudent risk
management The proposed Remuneration Policy will be submitted to the Nomination and Remuneration Committee for
review and thereafter to the Board of Directors for approval The Nomination and Remuneration Committee and the Board
of Directors will seek opinions of other Board committees (eg Risk Management Committee Audit Committee etc) where
they consider necessary under the circumstances
193
Corporate Governance (continued)
Sound Remuneration and Incentive Mechanism (continued)
The Key Features of the Remuneration and Incentive Mechanism
1 Performance Management Mechanism
To reflect the corporate culture of ldquoAchieving Performance and Effectivenessrdquo the Group has put in place a performance
management mechanism to formalize the performance management at the levels of the Group units and individuals The
annual targets of the Group will be cascaded down under the framework of balanced scorecard whereby the performance
of the senior management and different units (including business units risk control units and other units) would be
assessed from the perspectives of financial customer building blockkey tasks human capital risk management and
compliance As to the performance management of individual staff at different levels the annual targets of the Group will
be tied to the job requirements of different posts at different levels through the model of level-based performance
management Performance of individuals will be appraised with reference to their accomplishment of work targets
contribution towards overall performance of their corresponding units and compliance of risk management and internal
control policies Under this mechanism not only the target accomplishment has been taken into account the risk
exposure involved during the course of work of a staff member could also be evaluated and managed so as to provide
safeguards to the Group against the risk and ensure normal operations The mechanism is also coupled with the
assessment on system of values thereby facilitating the attainment of the core values of the Group
2 Risk Modification of Remuneration
To implement the principle of aligning the performance and remuneration with the risk based on ldquoThe Risk Adjustment
Method for Group Bonus Funding Mechanicsrdquoof BOCHK the key risk modifiers of the bank have been incorporated into
the performance management mechanism of the Group The size of the Variable Remuneration Pool of the Group is
calculated according to the risk adjusted performance results approved by the Board of BOCHK and is subject to its
discretion In doing so the total amount to be paid to staff as variable remuneration would be determined on the basis of
the risk adjusted performance results This method enables the Group to fix the Grouprsquos Variable Remuneration Pool
after considering risk exposures and changes and to maintain effective risk management through the remuneration
mechanism
ldquoThe Risk Adjustment Method for Group Bonus Funding Mechanicsrdquo consists of ldquoRisk Modifierrdquo and ldquoPost Result Score
Adjustmentrdquo
ldquoRisk Modifier measures the risk factors that are quantifiable and directly linked to the Group financial performance
including credit risk market risk interest rate risk as well as liquidity risk With most of the indicators being quantitative
ldquoRisk Modifierrdquo utilizes both absolute and relative measures and assesses the risk level from both ex-ante and ex-
post perspectives
ldquoPost Result Score Adjustment measures the risk factors that are not quantifiable aiming at the overall adjustment
to the group performance results upon the occurrence of major risk events These risk factors include operational risk
legal and compliance risk as well as reputation risk ldquoPost Result Score Adjustmentrdquo utilizes qualitative measures to
assess the impact of non quantifiable risk factors to the group performance results from ex-post perspective
194
Corporate Governance (continued)
Sound Remuneration and Incentive Mechanism (continued)
The Key Features of the Remuneration and Incentive Mechanism (continued)
3 Performance-based and Risk-adjusted Remuneration Management
The remuneration of staff is composed of ldquofixed remunerationrdquo and ldquovariable remunerationrdquo the proportion of one to the
other for individual staff members depends on job grades roles responsibilities and functions of the staff with the
prerequisite that balance has to be struck between the fixed and variable portion Generally speaking the higher the job
grades andor the greater the responsibilities the higher will be the proportion of variable remuneration so as to
encourage the staff to follow the philosophy of prudent risk management and sound long-term financial stability
Every year the Group will conduct periodic review on the fixed remuneration of the staff with reference to various factors
like remuneration strategy market pay trend and staff salary level and to determine the remuneration based on the
affordability of the Group as well as the performance of the Group units and individuals As mentioned above
performance assessment criteria include quantitative and qualitative factors as well as financial and non-financial
indicators
According to the Group Bonus Funding Mechanics of BOCHK the size of the Variable Remuneration Pool of the Group
is determined by the Board of BOCHK on the basis of the financial performance of the Group and the achievement of
non-financial strategic business targets under the long-term development of the BOCHK Group Thorough consideration
is also made to the risk factors in the determination process The size of the Pool is reached based on pre-defined
formulaic calculations but the Board of BOCHK can make discretionary adjustment to it if deemed appropriate under
prevailing circumstances When the BOCHK group performance is relatively weak (eg failed to meet the threshold
performance level) no variable remuneration will be paid out that year in principle however the Board of BOCHK owns
the rights of discretionary decision
As far as individual units and individual staff are concerned allocation of the variable remuneration is closely linked to the
performance of the units and that of each individual staff as well as the unit heshe is attaching to the assessment of
which should include risk modifiers The performance and remuneration arrangement of risk control personnel are
determined by the achievements of their core job responsibilities independent from the business they oversee for front-
line risk controllers a matrix reporting and performance management system is applied to ensure the suitability of
performance-based remuneration Within the acceptable risk level of the Group the better the performance of the unit
and the individual staff the higher will be the variable remuneration for the individual staff
195
Corporate Governance (continued)
Sound Remuneration and Incentive Mechanism (continued)
The Key Features of the Remuneration and Incentive Mechanism (continued)
4 Linking the payout of the variable remuneration with the time horizon of the risk to reflect the long-term value
creation of the Group
To work out the principle of aligning remuneration with the time horizon of risk and to ensure that sufficient time is
allowed to ascertain the associated risk and its impact before the actual payout payout of the variable remuneration of
staff is required to be deferred in cash if such amount reaches certain prescribed threshold The Group adopts a
progressive approach towards deferral The longer the time horizon of risk in the activities conducted by the staff the
higher the job grade or the higher amount of the variable remuneration the higher will be the proportion of deferral
Deferral lasts for 3 years
The vesting of the deferred variable remuneration is linked with the long term value creation of the Group The vesting
conditions are linked to the yearly performance (financial and non-financial) of the BOCHK Group in the next 3 years to
the effect that the variable remuneration could only be vested to such extent as set for the relevant year in that 3-year
period subject to the condition that the BOCHK Grouprsquos performance has met the threshold requirement in the
corresponding year In case of material revision of the original estimates of the performance of the Group or individual
units or if a staff is found to commit fraud or found to be of malfeasance or in violation of internal control policies the
unvested portion of the deferred variable remuneration of the relevant staff will be clawed back
196
Business Review
Dampened by the catastrophic Japan earthquake the lingering European sovereign debt crisis and the first-ever downgrade of the
US credit rating in its history 2011 saw volatile fluctuation in the global financial markets and a slowdown in global economic
recovery Meanwhile local exports and the economy of Hong Kong were also undermined to some extent resulting in a slowdown
in its economic growth
Under such macroeconomic circumstances the Bank managed to maintain its results performance and business growth by
adhering to its overall development strategies of ldquoadjusting assets structure expanding assets scale enhancing profitability and
building itself into a regional first-class retail bankrdquo The Bank took various approaches to continuously enhance its customer base
proactively promoted our ldquoNCB Wealth Managementrdquo services to facilitate diversified development adhered to differentiated
operation with strong focus on the development of SME businesses expanded RMB-related businesses and perfected
professional high quality cross-border services In 2011 the Bank made adjustments in various aspects of its businesses to
improve efficiency endeavoured to make breakthroughs on the basis of balanced development and made innovations to achieve
further development By so doing the risks in crucial areas were put under control and our operating results grew steadily
Financial Highlights
As at the end of December 2011 the consolidated operating profit of the Group was HK$2804 million representing an increase of
3169 as compared to the previous year the consolidated profit after tax was HK$2449 million representing an increase of
3350 as compared to the previous year Net interest income was HK$3285 million representing an increase of 1910 as
compared to the previous year while non-interest income was HK$966 million representing an increase of 1552 as compared
to the previous year among which net fee income grew by 1278 In 2011 the average annualised return on equity and average
annualised return on assets were 1007 and 113 respectively Net interest margin was 156 representing a decrease of
004 percentage point as compared to the previous year
Principal Business
During the year the Group recorded stable growth in all its businesses As at the end of December 2011 total loan balance of the
Group was HK$119844 million representing an increase of HK$3644 million or 314 as compared to the end of the previous
year Total balance of deposits was HK$174469 million representing an increase of HK$33133 million or 2344 as compared to
the end of the previous year among which RMB deposits amounted to HK$64244 million representing an increase of
HK$27036 million or 7266 as compared to the end of the previous year
197
Business Review (continued)
Principal Business (continued)
1 Various measures were taken to expand customer base
The Bank endeavored to expand its customer base through dedicate customer classification to create synergies between its
individual and corporate customers and to innovate products Firstly the Bank conducted market analysis and customer
classification in accordance with the development strategy of ldquoattracting new customers tapping potential customers and
retaining existing customersrdquo The Bank cooperated proactively with its business partners to launch preferential programmes at
various levels so as to motivate new customers activate existing customers and reward large customers The Bank made
every effort to secure mid- and long-term deposits tried its best to improve customer satisfaction of our services enhanced our
marketing efforts to cultivate and explore new customers and put emphasis on the maintenance of customer relationship
During the year promotional deposit-taking campaigns were launched in different forms and combinations Secondly the Bank
increased the collaboration between its individual and corporate customers enhanced the synergies between its individual and
corporate customers and improved its scientific sales management model The Bank further strengthened its focused sales
efforts concentrated on exploring the list of targeted customers and timely followed up the marketing work In order to
effectively increase deposits the Bank also improved the indicators for appraisal of its marketing staff prepared a list of large
enterprisesinstitutions with specified deposit-taking targets increased the penetration rate of ancillary businesses for corporate
customers receiving loans from the Bank guided our marketing staff to pay due attention to customerrsquos need for overall wealth
management proactively encouraged the referral of wealth management business of senior management and staff of
corporate customers and effectively expanded its deposit base and increased the revenue from fee base business through
centralized marketing efforts Meanwhile in order to relieve funding strain the Bank further increased its efforts in innovating its
products and services through utilizing the ldquoNCB Wealth Managementrdquo brand During the year the Bank launched a series of
innovative new products and realized the bundled sales of products and services in various combinations through its upgraded
electronic trading platform Thanks to the various efforts made the Bank achieved considerable improvement in its customer
base As at the end of December 2011 individual customersrsquo deposits were HK$82882 million representing an increase of
2413 as compared to the end of the previous year corporate customersrsquo deposits were HK$91587 million representing an
increase of 2283 as compared to the end of the previous year and total deposits increased by HK$33133 million or 2344
Regarding the overall deposit structure the percentage of time deposits increased from 5810 as at the end of the previous
year to 6752 as at the end of December 2011 Net fee income was HK$790 million representing an increase of 1278 as
compared to the previous year Among which our funds and life insurance businesses both recorded satisfactory growth
which was mainly attributable to the launch of various long- and short-term insurance products under the ldquoNCBrdquo brand and the
concerted efforts of a dedicated marketing team thus offsetting the negative impact of decreased revenue from share trading
198
Business Review (continued)
Principal Business (continued)
2 Spearheaded by our SMEs strategy the Bank pushed forward the transformation of our corporate banking business
Our net interest margin was further narrowed as competition in the market intensified during the year For our corporate
banking business the Bank stressed on differentiated and featured operations and focused on optimization of its customer
structure on the premise that equal attention is always paid on large medium and small enterprises All departments of the
Bank had clearly defined their objectives and fully performed their duties The SME Management Center is responsible for
concentrating our resources to effectively promote the development of SME business achieving standardization of the
approval process through standardizing the requisite contents of credit application which in turn enhanced the processing and
approval efficiency and improved our competitiveness in the market In respect of precautionary monitoring the Bank achieved
the target of ldquocomprehensive whole process and efficientrdquo management of its credit business which met the requirements of
sophisticated management Moreover the Bank has based on the characteristics of its SME business continued to increase
the support to SMEs and provide them with professional efficient and comprehensive financial services through introducing
diversified products and services as well as standardized risk management and newly launched businesses By doing so the
Bank fully implemented its development strategy of strengthening the business with large enterprises while expanding the
businesses with small and medium enterprises
As at the end of December 2011 deposits of corporate customers increased by 2283 to HK$91587 million from HK$74564
million at the beginning of the year and loans from corporate customers increased by 228 to HK$ 98981 million from
HK$96777 million at the beginning of the year
3 Professional and premium cross-border services provided while capturing business opportunities in China
As the Central Government gradually deregulated its policy towards offshore RMB circulation lots of business opportunities
were available for banks in Hong Kong Based in Hong Kong and by leveraging on the long-established partnership with
enterprises located in Pearl River Delta area the Bank successively explored various potential means to conduct extensive
business co-operation with NCB (China) and Bank of China and established liaison channels to seize various opportunities in
especially RMB-related business and cross-border financial services and guarded against market uncertainties Through
exchanging visits by cross-border teams and senior officers between banks the Bank established cooperative relation with
various leading banks in Guangdong province for a mutual referral of clients who had cross-border operations and financing
needs and expanded trade settlement and credit facility business of cross-border corporate clients Taking advantage of the
spread of lending interest rates between Mainland and Hong Kong the Bank attracted more trade clients to use Hong Kongrsquos
funding sources for meeting their lending and trade finance credit facility needs At the same time more efforts were spent to
develop relationship with cross-border enterprises and their affiliated entities and those along the industry chain and the
connected upstream and downstream enterprises so that our existing business relationship with corporate customers were
expanded into a comprehensive one which consisted of deposit loan cross-border RMB trade settlement and investment
treasury activities and fee-based wealth-management
199
Business Review (continued)
Principal Business (continued)
3 Professional and premium cross-border services provided while capturing business opportunities in China
(continued)
In addition NCB (China) increased cooperation with Bank of China and the Group to provide more comprehensive financial
services including the Channel Sharing with Bank of China and cross-border RMB trade settlement services and signed up
more new customers with cross-border banking service needs During the year NCB (China) set up its SME Services and
bank card division NCB (China) aggressively grew its SME services and will launch NCB (China) credit cards as soon as
possible As at the end 2011 NCB (China) had 23 branches and sub-branches in Mainland China
Risk Management
In response to the changing market conditions and additional regulatory requirements the Bank restructured its front-line risk
management system formulated relevant regulations and measures conducted monitoring on the implementation of regulated
businesses by the front-line business units coordinated reporting to the Management and timely followed up corrective actions
The Bank also strengthened the firewall of risk management by holding quarterly compliance meetings with branches arranging
focus team symposium and on-site training In addition the Bank continued to pay close attention to market changes and the
operation of companies to which we had granted facilities strengthened risk management measures and formulated reviewed
and revised a number of management policies Based on scenario analysis the Bank identified the priority order for target sectors
of SME services and kept a dynamic control of industry-specific risks and risks associated with other SME loans granted In
addition the Bank further advanced the implementation of internal ratings-based approach strengthened post-loan inspection
conducted regular stress-test on various credit risks increased risk monitoring and alarming on emergent incidents and
maintained a sound credit policy During the year the Bank launched the project of implementing market risk internal model which
included set up an inter-division working team maintained on-going monitoring of and reporting on project progress and carried
out optimization of relevant regulations and system configuration
As at the end of December 2011 the Grouprsquos total classified or impaired customer loans amounted to HK$166 million
representing 014 of total loans to customers As at the end of December 2011 our consolidated capital adequacy ratio and
average liquidity ratio (for local operations only) were 1706 and 3937 respectively both at a healthy level
200
Business Review (continued)
Corporate Social Responsibility
The Group proactively fulfilled its corporate social responsibility in addition to its aggressive business development The Bank
fulfilled its commitments towards the society through donations to educational services and arranging volunteer teams to get
involved in charity and community campaigns for the benefits of the public During the year the Bank held an epic dance-poem
performance named ldquoTwo Swallows - Ode to Wu Guanzhong the Painterrdquo and a total of 371 poverty-stricken students from 16
schools in Hong Kong were invited to enjoy the performance free of charge An official delegation headed by our executives visited
Yang Ping School of Yongsheng County Yunnan province to attend the inauguration ceremony of NCB Teaching Building which
was funded with our donation and named by us We were granted a bronze plaque inscribed with Chinese characters ldquo厚德永
存善義之舉 (Good virtues shall sustain Practice of charity and justice) In late 2011 we once again donated 15 new
computers to Yang Ping School for use by teachers and students in their teaching or study and continued to offer scholarship to
outstanding students and grants to poverty-stricken students At the same time we promoted green office implemented various
environmental and energy-efficient measures such as upholding paperless office and encouraging customers to choose online
banking and electronic version of monthly account statement service
Outlook
In 2012 the Bank will adhere to our intensive business policy and continue to optimize our business structure The Bank will
continue to promote the growth of our core businesses such as SME services and NCB Wealth Management expand RMB
businesses in line with the development of RMB policy impose more stringent measures to guard against risks and continue to
enhance our own competitive edge to offer comprehensive services to corporate and individual clients
201
Appendix
Subsidiaries of the Bank
The particulars of our subsidiaries are as follows
Equity interestheld by the Bank
Name
Place of incorporation operation
Particulars of issued and paid up ordinary share capital Directly Principal activities
Nanyang Commercial Bank
(China) Limited The Peoplersquos
Republic of China
Registered capital RMB4100000000
100 Banking business
Nanyang Finance Company
Limited Hong Kong 500000 shares of
HK$100 each 100 Financial services
Nanyang Commercial Bank
Trustee Limited Hong Kong 300000 shares of
HK$10 each 100 Trustee services
Kwong Li Nam Investment
Agency Limited Hong Kong 30500 shares of
HK$100 each 100 Investment agency
Nan Song Company Limited Hong Kong 100 shares of
HK$10000 each 100 Property investment and
investment holding Nanyang Commercial Bank
(Nominees) Limited Hong Kong 500 shares of
HK$100 each 100 Nominee services
Patson (HK) Limited Hong Kong 10000 shares of
HK$100 each 100 Property investment
Nanyang Finance Company Limited and Nan Song Company Limited have been dissolved on 16 February 2012
Patson (HK) Limited has been dissolved on 19 March 2012
Remarks
Name of subsidiaries which are not included in the consolidation group for regulatory purposes in respect of capital adequacy is
marked with in the above table The Bank and its subsidiaries specified by the HKMA form the basis of consolidation for its
regulatory purposes in accordance with the Banking (Capital) Rules For accounting purposes subsidiaries are consolidated in
accordance with the accounting standards issued by the HKICPA pursuant to section 18A of the Professional Accountants
Ordinance
202
Definitions
In this Annual Report unless the context otherwise requires the following terms shall have the meanings set out below Terms Meanings
ldquoABSrdquo Asset-backed securities
ldquoBoard of BOCHK (Holdings)rdquo the Board of Directors of BOCHK (Holdings)
ldquoBOCrdquo Bank of China Limited a joint stock commercial bank with limited liability established under the laws of the PRC the H shares and A shares of which are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Shanghai Stock Exchange respectively
ldquoBOC (BVI)rdquo BOC Hong Kong (BVI) Limited a company incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands and a wholly owned subsidiary of BOCHKG
ldquoBOCHKrdquo Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited a company incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong and a wholly owned subsidiary of BOCHK (Holdings)
ldquoBOCHK (Holdings)rdquo BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited a company incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong
ldquoBOCHKGrdquo BOC Hong Kong (Group) Limited a company incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong and a wholly owned subsidiary of BOC
ldquoBOCI-Prudential Managerrdquo BOCI-Prudential Asset Management Limited a company incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong
ldquoBOCI-Prudential Trusteerdquo BOCI-Prudential Trustee Limited a company incorporated under the laws of Hong Kong
ldquoCARrdquo Capital Adequacy Ratio computed on the consolidated basis that comprises the positions of the Bank and certain subsidiaries specified by the HKMA for its regulatory purposes and in accordance with the Banking (Capital) Rules
ldquoCICrdquo China Investment Corporation
ldquoCentral Huijinrdquo Central Huijin Investment Ltd (formerly known as ldquoCentral SAFE Investments Limitedrdquo)
ldquoEADrdquo Exposure at Default
ldquoECAI(s)rdquo External Credit Assessment Institution(s)
ldquoFIRBrdquo Foundation Internal Ratings-Based
ldquoFitchrdquo Fitch Ratings
ldquoHKAS(s)rdquo Hong Kong Accounting Standard(s)
203
Definitions (continued) Terms Meanings
ldquoHKFRS(s)rdquo Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standard(s)
ldquoHKICPArdquo Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
ldquoHK(IFRIC)-Intrdquo Hong Kong (IFRIC) Interpretation
ldquoHKMArdquo Hong Kong Monetary Authority
ldquoHong Kongrdquo Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
ldquoICAAPrdquo Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process
ldquoIFRSrdquo International Financial Reporting Standards
ldquoLGDrdquo Loss Given Default
ldquoMainlandrdquo or ldquoMainland Chinardquo the mainland of the PRC
ldquoMBSrdquo Mortgage-backed securities
ldquoMedium Term Note Programmerdquo the medium term note programme was established by BOCHK on 2 September 2011
ldquoMoodyrsquosrdquo Moodyrsquos Investors Service
ldquoMPFrdquo Mandatory Provident Fund
ldquoMPF Schemes Ordinancerdquo the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Ordinance Chapter 485 of the Laws of Hong Kong as amended
ldquoNCB (China)rdquo Nanyang Commercial Bank (China) Limited a company incorporated under the laws of the PRC and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bank
ldquoORSO schemesrdquo the Occupational Retirement Schemes under Occupational Retirement Schemes Ordinance Chapter 426 of the Laws of Hong Kong
ldquoPDrdquo Probability of Default
ldquoPRCrdquo the Peoplersquos Republic of China
ldquoRMBrdquo or ldquoRenminbirdquo Renminbi the lawful currency of the PRC
ldquoShare Option Schemerdquo the Share Option Scheme conditionally approved and adopted by the shareholders of BOCHK (Holdings) on 10 July 2002
204
Definitions (continued) Terms Meanings
ldquoSharesave Planrdquo the Sharesave Plan conditionally approved and adopted by the shareholders of BOCHK (Holdings) on 10 July 2002
ldquoSME(s)rdquo Small and medium-sized enterprise(s)
ldquoStandard amp Poorrsquosrdquo Standard amp Poorrsquos Ratings Services
ldquoSTCrdquo Standardised (Credit Risk)
ldquoSTMrdquo Standardised (Market Risk)
ldquoSTOrdquo Standardised (Operational Risk)
ldquoStock Exchangerdquo or rdquoHong Kong Stock Exchangerdquo
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
ldquoUSrdquo the United States of America
ldquoVARrdquo Value at Risk
2012 中期業績報告
Interim Report 2012
目錄 頁數 CONTENTS PAGE 簡要綜合收益表 1 Condensed Consolidated Income Statement 1簡要綜合全面收益表 2 Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Comprehensive Income 2
簡要綜合資產負債表 3 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet 3簡要綜合權益變動表 4 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes
in Equity 4
簡要綜合現金流量表 6 Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement 6中期財務資料附註 Notes to the Interim Financial Information
1 編製基準及主要會計政策 7 1 Basis of preparation and significant accounting policies
7
2 應用會計政策時之重大會計估計及判斷 10 2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements in applying accounting policies
10
3 金融風險管理 11 3 Financial risk management 114 淨利息收入 47 4 Net interest income 475 淨服務費及佣金收入 48 5 Net fee and commission income 486 淨交易性收益 49 6 Net trading gain 497 其他金融資產之淨收益 50 7 Net gain on other financial assets 508 其他經營收入 50 8 Other operating income 509 減值準備淨(撥備)撥回 51 9 Net (charge)reversal of impairment allowances 51
10 經營支出 52 10 Operating expenses 5211 投資物業出售公平值調整之淨收益 53 11 Net gain from disposal offair value adjustments on
investment properties 53
12 出售重估物業器材及設備之淨虧損 53 12 Net loss from disposalrevaluation of properties plant and equipment
53
13 稅項 54 13 Taxation 5414 股息 56 14 Dividends 5615 庫存現金及存放銀行及其他金融機構的結餘 56 15 Cash and balances with banks and other financial
institutions56
16 公平值變化計入損益之金融資產 57 16 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 57
17 衍生金融工具 59 17 Derivative financial instruments 5918 貸款及其他賬項 66 18 Advances and other accounts 66
19 證券投資 67 19 Investment in securities 6720 投資物業 69 20 Investment properties 6921 物業器材及設備 70 21 Properties plant and equipment 7022 其他資產 71 22 Other assets 7123 公平值變化計入損益之金融負債 72 23 Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 7224 客戶存款 73 24 Deposits from customers 7325 其他賬項及準備 74 25 Other accounts and provisions 7426 已抵押資產 74 26 Assets pledged as security 7427 遞延稅項 75 27 Deferred taxation 7528 股本 78 28 Share capital 7829 儲備 78 29 Reserves 7830 簡要綜合現金流量表附註 79 30 Notes to condensed consolidated cash flow
statement 79
31 或然負債及承擔 81 31 Contingent liabilities and commitments 8132 資本承擔 82 32 Capital commitments 8233 經營租賃承擔 82 33 Operating lease commitments 8234 分類報告 84 34 Segmental reporting 8435 主要之有關連人士交易 91 35 Significant related party transactions 91
目錄 頁數 CONTENTS PAGE 36 貨幣風險 96 36 Currency concentrations 9637 跨國債權 97 37 Cross-border claims 9738 非銀行的中國內地風險承擔 99 38 Non-bank Mainland China exposures 9939 符合香港會計準則第 34 號 100 39 Compliance with HKAS 34 10040 法定賬目 100 40 Statutory accounts 100
獨立審閱報告 101 Independent Review Report 101 其他資料 Additional Information 1 董事會 103 1 Board of Directors 1032 本銀行之附屬公司 104 2 Subsidiaries of the Bank 1043 符合《銀行業(披露)規則》 104 3 Compliance with the Banking (Disclosure) Rules 104
業務回顧 105 Business Review 105 釋義 111 Definitions 111
1
簡要綜合收益表 Condensed Consolidated Income Statement (未經審核) (未經審核)
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) 半年結算至 半年結算至
2012 年 6 月 30 日
2011 年
6 月 30 日
Half-year ended Half-year ended 附註
Notes30 June
2012 30 June
2011 港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
利息收入 Interest income 3823200 2464251利息支出 Interest expense (1884023) (944607)
淨利息收入 Net interest income 4 1939177 1519644
服務費及佣金收入 Fee and commission income 406947 461947服務費及佣金支出 Fee and commission expense (32896) (37602)
淨服務費及佣金收入 Net fee and commission income 5 374051 424345
淨交易性收益 Net trading gain 6 49397 28464界定為以公平值變化計入損益之
金融工具淨收益 Net gain on financial instruments designated at
fair value through profit or loss 15836 8412
其他金融資產之淨收益 Net gain on other financial assets 7 2834 53559其他經營收入 Other operating income 8 23335 21255
提取減值準備前之淨經營收入 Net operating income before impairment allowances 2404630 2055679
減值準備淨(撥備)撥回 Net (charge)reversal of impairment allowances 9 (109672) 16723 淨經營收入 Net operating income 2294958 2072402經營支出 Operating expenses 10 (890403) (306810)
經營溢利 Operating profit 1404555 1765592投資物業出售公平值調整之淨
收益 Net gain from disposal offair value adjustments
on investment properties 11 70493 95762出售重估物業器材及設備之
淨虧損 Net loss from disposalrevaluation of
properties plant and equipment 12 (1575) (670)
除稅前溢利 Profit before taxation 1473473 1860684稅項 Taxation 13 (248308) (315062)
期內溢利 Profit for the period 1225165 1545622
股息 Dividends 14 392000 -
第 7 至 100 頁之附註屬本中期財務資料
之組成部分
The notes on pages 7 to 100 are an integral part of this interim financial information
2
簡要綜合全面收益表 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
(未經審核) (未經審核)
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) 半年結算至 半年結算至
2012 年 6 月 30 日
2011 年
6 月 30 日
Half-year ended Half-year ended
30 June
2012 30 June
2011 港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 期內溢利 Profit for the period 1225165 1545622 房產 Premises
房產重估 Revaluation of premises 612006 687829遞延稅項 Deferred tax (97184) (103682)
514822 584147可供出售證券 Available-for-sale securities
可供出售證券之公平值變化 Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities 233744 44257
因出售可供出售證券之轉撥 Release upon disposal of available-for-sale securities (1038) (48778)
由可供出售證券轉至持有至到
期日證券產生之攤銷 Amortisation with respect to available-for-sale
securities transferred to held-to-maturity securities (715) (4371)
遞延稅項 Deferred tax (40691) 2969 191300 (5923) 凈投資對沖下對沖工具之公平值
變化 Change in fair value of hedging instruments
under net investment hedge 22595 (41279) 貨幣換算差額 Currency translation difference (92681) 130619
期內除稅後其他全面收益 Other comprehensive income for the period net of tax 636036 667564
期內全面收益總額 Total comprehensive income for the period 1861201 2213186
第 7 至 100 頁之附註屬本中期財務資料
之組成部分
The notes on pages 7 to 100 are an integral part of this interim financial information
3
簡要綜合資產負債表 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (未經審核) (經審核)
(Unaudited) (Audited)
於 2012 年 6 月 30 日
於 2011 年
12 月 31 日
附註
NotesAt 30 June
2012 At 31 December
2011 港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000資產 ASSETS 庫存現金及存放銀行及其他
金融機構的結餘 Cash and balances with banks and other
financial institutions 15 38252446 43994333 在銀行及其他金融機構一至十二
個月內到期之定期存放 Placements with banks and other financial institutions
maturing between one and twelve months 24669689 23169580 公平值變化計入損益之金融資產 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 16 5401550 2245761 衍生金融工具 Derivative financial instruments 17 755912 816403 貸款及其他賬項 Advances and other accounts 18 136409170 132914225 證券投資 Investment in securities 19 36798084 30182604 投資物業 Investment properties 20 917943 847948 物業器材及設備 Properties plant and equipment 21 5158387 4583411 應收稅項資產 Current tax assets 1098 -遞延稅項資產 Deferred tax assets 27 1011 57714其他資產 Other assets 22 2147535 819477
資產總額 Total assets 250512825 239631456
負債 LIABILITIES 銀行及其他金融機構之存款
及結餘 Deposits and balances from banks and other
financial institutions 26185699 28066288公平值變化計入損益之金融負債 Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 23 3996035 1077896衍生金融工具 Derivative financial instruments 17 637474 672618 客戶存款 Deposits from customers 24 182655014 174469468其他賬項及準備 Other accounts and provisions 25 8403084 8396670 應付稅項負債 Current tax liabilities 317541 229927遞延稅項負債 Deferred tax liabilities 27 712581 582393 負債總額 Total liabilities 222907428 213495260 資本 EQUITY 股本 Share capital 28 700000 700000 儲備 Reserves 29 26905397 25436196 資本總額 Total equity 27605397 26136196 負債及資本總額 Total liabilities and equity 250512825 239631456
第 7 至 100 頁之附註屬本中期財務資料之
組成部分
The notes on pages 7 to 100 are an integral part of this interim financial information
4
簡要綜合權益變動表 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
(未經審核) (Unaudited)
股本
Share capital
股本溢價
Share premium
資本儲備
Capital reserve
房產
重估儲備
Premisesrevaluation
reserve
可供出售
證券公平值
變動儲備
Reserve forfair value
changes of available-
for-sale securities
監管儲備
Regulatory reserve
換算儲備
Translation reserve
留存盈利
Retained earnings
總計
Total 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 於 2011 年 1 月 1 日 At 1 January 2011 700000 2444517 605 2695267 143483 1141136 421355 14943635 22489998 期內溢利 Profit for the period - - - - - - - 1545622 1545622其他全面收益 Other comprehensive
income 房產 Premises - - - 584147 - - - - 584147可供出售證券 Available-for-sale
securities - - - - (1395) - - (4528) (5923)淨投資對沖下對沖工具
之公平值變化 Change in fair value
of hedging instruments under net investment hedges - - - - - - (41279) - (41279)
貨幣換算差額 Currency translation difference - - - 2056 (163) - 128726 - 130619
全面收益總額 Total comprehensive
income - - - 586203 (1558) - 87447 1541094 2213186因房產出售之轉撥 Release upon disposal
of premises - - - (4855) - - - 4855 -留存盈利轉撥 Transfer from retained
earnings - - - - - 52986 - (52986) - 於 2011 年 6 月 30 日 At 30 June 2011 700000 2444517 605 3276615 141925 1194122 508802 16436598 24703184 於 2011 年 7 月 1 日 At 1 July 2011 700000 2444517 605 3276615 141925 1194122 508802 16436598 24703184 期內溢利 Profit for the period - - - - - - - 903336 903336其他全面收益 Other comprehensive
income 房產 Premises - - - 456604 - - - - 456604可供出售證券 Available-for-sale
securities - - - - (37295) - - (1193) (38488)淨投資對沖下對沖工具
之公平值變化 Change in fair value
of hedging instruments under net investment hedges - - - - - - (50480) - (50480)
貨幣換算差額 Currency translation difference - - - 2512 (199) - 159727 - 162040
全面收益總額 Total comprehensive
income - - - 459116 (37494) - 109247 902143 1433012因房產出售之轉撥 Release upon disposal
of premises - - - (62240) - - - 62240 -留存盈利轉撥 Transfer from retained
earnings - - - - - 164505 - (164505) - 於 2011 年 12 月 31 日 At 31 December 2011 700000 2444517 605 3673491 104431 1358627 618049 17236476 26136196
5
簡要綜合權益變動表(續)
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity(continued)
(未經審核) (Unaudited)
股本
Share capital
股本溢價
Share premium
資本儲備
Capital reserve
房產
重估儲備
Premisesrevaluation
reserve
可供出售
證券公平值
變動儲備
Reserve forfair value
changes of available-
for-sale securities
監管儲備
Regulatory reserve
換算儲備
Translation reserve
留存盈利
Retained earnings
總計
Total 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 於 2012 年 1 月 1 日 At 1 January 2012 700000 2444517 605 3673491 104431 1358627 618049 17236476 26136196 期內溢利 Profit for the period - - - - - - - 1225165 1225165其他全面收益 Other comprehensive
income 房產 Premises - - - 514822 - - - - 514822可供出售證券 Available-for-sale
securities - - - - 191839 - - (539) 191300淨投資對沖下對沖工具
之公平值變化 Change in fair value
of hedging instruments under net investment hedges - - - - - - 22595 - 22595
貨幣換算差額 Currency translation difference - - - (1267) (86) - (91328) - (92681)
全面收益總額 Total comprehensive
income - - - 513555 191753 - (68733) 1224626 1861201留存盈利轉撥 Transfer to retained
earnings - - - - - (24799) - 24799 -中期股息 Interim dividend - - - - - - - (392000) (392000) 於 2012 年 6 月 30 日 At 30 June 2012 700000 2444517 605 4187046 296184 1333828 549316 18093901 27605397
除按香港會計準則第 39 號對貸款提取
減值準備外按金管局要求撥轉部分
留存盈利至監管儲備用作銀行一般風
險之用(包括未來損失或其他不可預
期風險)
In accordance with the requirements of the HKMA the amounts are set aside for general banking risks including future losses or other unforeseeable risks in addition to the loan impairment allowances recognised under HKAS 39
第 7 至 100 頁之附註屬本中期財務資料之
組成部分
The notes on pages 7 to 100 are an integral part of this interim financial information
6
簡要綜合現金流量表 Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
(未經審核) (未經審核)
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) 半年結算至 半年結算至
2012 年 6 月 30 日
2011 年
6 月 30 日
附註
Notes
Half-year ended 30 June
2012
Half-year ended 30 June
2011 港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 經營業務之現金流量 Cash flows from operating activities
除稅前經營現金之流入 Operating cash inflow before taxation 30(a) 1454023 15332175支付香港利得稅 Hong Kong profits tax paid (76030) (56444)支付海外利得稅 Overseas profits tax paid (37282) (63152)
經營業務之現金流入淨額 Net cash inflow from operating activities 1340711 15212579 投資業務之現金流量 Cash flows from investing activities
購入物業器材及設備 Purchase of properties plant and equipment
(48200) (45670)
購入投資物業 Purchase of investment properties - (11934)出售物業器材及設備所得款項 Proceeds from disposal of properties plant
and equipment
74 4234出售投資物業所得款項 Proceeds from disposal of investment
properties
- 5847 投資業務之現金流出淨額 Net cash outflow from investing activities (48126) (47523) 融資業務之現金流量 Cash flows from financing activities
支付股息 Dividend paid - (483000) 融資業務之現金流出淨額 Net cash outflow from financing activities - (483000) 現金及等同現金項目增加 Increase in cash and cash equivalents 1292585 14682056於 1 月 1 日之現金及等同現金項目 Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 41732029 24585347滙率變動對現金及等同現金項目的影
響 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and
cash equivalents
(238385) 566037 於 6 月 30 日之現金及等同現金項目 Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 30(b) 42786229 39833440
第 7 至 100 頁之附註屬本中期財務資料之組成
部分
The notes on pages 7 to 100 are an integral part of this interim financial information
7
中期財務資料附註 Notes to the Interim Financial Information
1 編製基準及主要會計政策 1 Basis of preparation and significant accounting policies
編製基準 此未經審核之中期財務資料乃
按照香港會計師公會所頒佈之香
港會計準則第34號「中期財務報
告」而編製 主要會計政策 除以下所述外此未經審核之中
期財務資料所採用之主要會計政
策及計算辦法均與截至2011年
12月31日止之本集團年度財務
報表之編製基礎一致並需連同
本集團2011年之年度報告一併
閱覽 已強制性地於 2012 年 1 月 1 日
起開始的會計年度首次生效的經
修訂之準則及修訂
Basis of preparation The unaudited interim financial information has been prepared in accordance with HKAS 34 lsquoInterim Financial Reportingrsquo issued by the HKICPA Significant accounting policies Except as described below the significant accounting policies adopted and methods of computation used in the preparation of the unaudited interim financial information are consistent with those adopted and used in the Grouprsquos annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2011 and should be read in conjunction with the Grouprsquos Annual Report for 2011 Revised standards and amendments to standards that are mandatory for the first time for the financial year beginning on 1 January 2012
香港會計準則第12號(經修
訂)「所得稅」此會計準則於
2010年12月被修訂於2012年1月1日起開始的會計年度
強制生效並容許提前應用
本集團考慮到修訂準則的處
理要求更能反映本集團持有
投資物業的相關稅務責任的
實況因此以追溯調整方式自
2010年12月31日結算之年度
起提前採納此項經修訂的準
則
香港財務報告準則第7號(經
修訂)「金融工具披露 - 資
產轉讓」本修訂對於可全部
終止確認或不可全部終止確
認的金融資產轉讓引進了新
的量化披露要求當本集團轉
讓適用於此範圍的金融資產
時會於財務報表披露有關資
訊
HKAS 12 (Amendment) lsquoIncome Taxesrsquo The standard which was revised in December 2010 is mandatorily effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2012 Earlier application is permitted The Group considers that the required treatment under the revised standard better reflects the tax position of the investment properties of the Group and has early adopted the amended standard retrospectively since the year ended 31 December 2010
HKFRS 7 (Amendment) lsquoFinancial Instruments Disclosures ndash Transfer of Financial Assetsrsquo The amendment introduces new quantitative disclosure requirements for transfers of financial assets that are either fully derecognised or derecognised not in their entirety The Group will disclose relevant information in the financial statements when the Group undertakes transfers of financial assets that fall within its scope
8
中期財務資料附註 (續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
1 編製基準及主要會計政策(續)
1 Basis of preparation and significant accounting policies (continued)
主要會計政策(續) 已頒佈並與本集團相關但尚未
強制性生效及沒有被本集團於
2012年提前採納之準則及修訂
Significant accounting policies (continued) Standards and amendments issued that are relevant to the Group but not yet effective and have not been early adopted by the Group in 2012
準則 Standard
內容 Content
起始適用之年度 Applicable for financial years beginning onafter
香港會計準則第 1 號(經修訂) HKAS 1 (Revised)
財務報表的列示 - 其他全面收益項目的列示 Presentation of Financial Statements - Presentation of
Items of Other Comprehensive Income
2012 年 7 月 1 日 1 July 2012
香港會計準則第 19 號(2011) HKAS 19 (2011)
僱員福利 Employee Benefits
2013 年 1 月 1 日 1 January 2013
香港會計準則第 27 號(2011) HKAS 27 (2011)
獨立財務報表 Separate Financial Statements
2013 年 1 月 1 日 1 January 2013
香港會計準則第 28 號(2011) HKAS 28 (2011)
聯營公司及合資企業投資 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures
2013 年 1 月 1 日 1 January 2013
香港會計準則第 32 號(經修訂) HKAS 32 (Amendment)
金融工具列示 - 金融資產及金融負債之抵銷 Financial Instruments Presentation - Offsetting Financial
Assets and Financial Liabilities
2014 年 1 月 1 日 1 January 2014
香港財務報告準則第 7 號(經修訂) HKFRS 7 (Amendment)
金融工具披露 - 金融資產及金融負債之抵銷 Financial Instruments Disclosures - Offsetting Financial
Assets and Financial Liabilities
2013 年 1 月 1 日 1 January 2013
香港財務報告準則第 7 號(經修訂) HKFRS 7 (Amendment)
金融工具披露 - 香港財務報告準則第 9 號的過渡安排
Financial Instruments Disclosures - Transition to HKFRS 9
2015 年 1 月 1 日 1 January 2015
香港財務報告準則第 9 號 HKFRS 9
金融工具 Financial Instruments
2015 年 1 月 1 日 1 January 2015
香港財務報告準則第 10 號 HKFRS 10
綜合財務報表 Consolidated Financial Statements
2013 年 1 月 1 日 1 January 2013
香港財務報告準則第 11 號 HKFRS 11
合資安排 Joint Arrangements
2013 年 1 月 1 日 1 January 2013
香港財務報告準則第 12 號 HKFRS 12
其他企業投資權益的披露 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities
2013 年 1 月 1 日 1 January 2013
香港財務報告準則第 13 號 HKFRS 13
公平值計量 Fair Value Measurement
2013 年 1 月 1 日 1 January 2013
有關上述準則與修訂的簡介
請參閱本集團2011年之年度
報告內財務報表附註21(b)項
Please refer to Note 21 (b) of the Grouprsquos Annual Report for 2011 for brief explanations of the above-mentioned standards and amendments
9
中期財務資料附註 (續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
1 編製基準及主要會計政策(續)
1 Basis of preparation and significant accounting policies (continued)
主要會計政策(續) 已頒佈並與本集團相關但尚未
強制性生效及沒有被本集團於
2012年提前採納之準則及修訂
(續)
此外「完善香港財務報告準
則2009至2011年週期」包含
多項被香港會計師公會認為
非緊急但有需要的修訂當中
包括引致在列示與分類方面
出現會計變更的修訂有關修
訂於2013年1月1日起開始的
會計年度開始生效其對集團
的會計政策沒有重大影響
Significant accounting policies (continued) Standards and amendments issued that are relevant to the Group but not yet effective and have not been early adopted by the Group in 2012 (continued)
In addition lsquoAnnual Improvements to HKFRS 2009 - 2011 Cyclersquo contains numerous amendments to HKFRS which the HKICPA considers not urgent but necessary It comprises amendments that result in accounting changes for presentation and classification The amendments will be effective for the financial year beginning on or after 1 January 2013 there is no material impact on the Grouprsquos accounting policies
10
中期財務資料附註 (續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
2 應用會計政策時之重大會
計估計及判斷 2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements in applying accounting
policies
本 集 團 會 計 估 計 的 性 質 及 假
設均與本集團截至 2011 年 12月 31 日的財務報告內所採用的
一致
The nature and assumptions related to the Grouprsquos accounting estimates are consistent with those used in the Grouprsquos financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2011
11
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理 3 Financial risk management
本集團因從事各類業務而涉及
金融風險主要金融風險包括
信貸風險市場風險(包括外
匯風險及利率風險)及流動資
金風險本附註概述本集團的
這些風險承擔
The Group is exposed to financial risks as a result of engaging in a variety of business activities The principal financial risks are credit risk market risk (including currency risk and interest rate risk) and liquidity risk This note summarises the Grouprsquos exposures to these risks
31 信貸風險 31 Credit Risk
(A) 總貸款及其他賬項 (A) Gross advances and other accounts
(a) 減值貸款 (a) Impaired advances
當 有 客 觀 證 據 反
映 貸 款 出 現 一 項
或 多 項 損 失 事
件經過評估有關
損 失 事 件 已 影 響
其 預 期 可 靠 的 未
來現金流則該貸
款 已 出 現 減 值 損
失 如 有 客 觀 證 據 反
映 貸 款 已 出 現 減
值損失有關損失
按 賬 面 值 與 未 來
現 金 流 折 現 值 兩
者 間 之 差 額 計
量貸款已出現減
值 損 失 的 客 觀 證
據 包 括 那 些 已 有
明 顯 訊 息 令 資 產
持 有 人 知 悉 發 生
了損失事件
Advances are impaired and impairment losses are incurred if and only if there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred and that loss event(s) has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the advances that can be reliably estimated If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on advances has been incurred the amount of loss is measured as the difference between the carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows generated by the advances Objective evidence that advances are impaired includes observable data that comes to the attention of the holder of the asset about the loss events
12
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
31 信貸風險(續) 31 Credit Risk (continued)
(A) 總貸款及其他賬項
(續) (A) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(a) 減值貸款(續) (a) Impaired advances (continued)
於 2012 年
6 月 30 日 於 2011 年
12 月 31 日
At 30 June 2012
At 31 December2011
港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
減值之客戶貸款總額
Gross impaired advances to customers 256103 132853
就上述貸款作個別
評估之貸款減值準備
Individually assessed loan impairment allowances made in respect of such advances 100865 87615
就上述有抵押品覆
蓋的客戶貸款之抵押品市值
Current market value of collateral held against the covered portion of such advances to customers 260737 75765
上述有抵押品覆蓋
之客戶貸款 Covered portion of such advances to
customers 145651 35646 上述沒有抵押品覆
蓋之客戶貸款Uncovered portion of such advances to
customers 110452 97207
總減值之客戶貸款
對總客戶貸款比率
Gross impaired advances to customers as a percentage of gross advances to customers 020 011
貸款減值準備之撥
備已考慮有關貸款
之抵押品價值
The loan impairment allowances were made after taking into account the value of collateral in respect of impaired advances
13
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
31 信貸風險(續) 31 Credit Risk (continued)
(A) 總貸款及其他賬項
(續) (A) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(a) 減值貸款(續) (a) Impaired advances (continued)
特定分類或減值
之客戶貸款分析
如下
Classified or impaired advances to customers are analysed as follows
於 2012 年
6 月 30 日 於 2011 年
12 月 31 日
At 30 June 2012
At 31 December2011
港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
特定分類或減值之客戶貸款總額
Gross classified or impaired advances to customers
284508 165966 總特定分類或減
值之客戶貸款對總客戶貸款比率
Gross classified or impaired advances to customers as a percentage of gross advances to customers
023 014
特定分類或減值
之客戶貸款乃按
《銀行業條例》
項下《銀行業(披
露)規則》內的
定義界定及按本
集團放款質量分
類的「次級」
「呆滯」或「虧
損」貸款或已被
個別評估為減值
貸款
Classified or impaired advances to customers follow the definitions set out in the Banking (Disclosure) Rules under the Banking Ordinance and represent advances which are either classified as ldquosubstandardrdquo ldquodoubtfulrdquo or ldquolossrdquo under the Grouprsquos classification of loan quality or individually assessed to be impaired
14
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
31 信貸風險(續) 31 Credit Risk (continued)
(A) 總貸款及其他賬項
(續) (A) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(b) 逾期超過 3 個月之
貸款 (b) Advances overdue for more than three months
有明確到期日之貸
款若其本金或利
息已逾期及仍未償
還則列作逾期貸
款須定期分期償
還之貸款若其中
一次分期還款已逾
期及仍未償還則
列作逾期處理須
即期償還之貸款若
已向借款人送達還
款通知但借款人
未按指示還款或
貸款一直超出借款
人獲通知之批准貸
款限額亦列作逾
期處理
Advances with a specific repayment date are classified as overdue when the principal or interest is past due and remains unpaid Advances repayable by regular instalments are classified as overdue when an instalment payment is past due and remains unpaid Advances repayable on demand are classified as overdue either when a demand for repayment has been served on the borrower but repayment has not been made in accordance with the instruction or when the advances have remained continuously outside the approved limit that was advised to the borrower
15
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
31 信貸風險(續) 31 Credit Risk (continued)
(A) 總貸款及其他賬項
(續) (A) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(b) 逾期超過 3 個月之
貸款(續) (b) Advances overdue for more than three months (continued)
逾期超過 3 個月之
貸 款 總 額 分 析 如
下
The gross amount of advances overdue for more than three months is analysed as follows
於 2012 年 6 月 30 日 於 2011 年 12 月 31 日 At 30 June 2012 At 31 December 2011 佔客戶貸款總額
百分比 佔客戶貸款總額
百分比
of gross of gross 金額 advances to 金額 advances to Amount customers Amount customers 港幣千元 港幣千元 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
客戶貸款總額已逾
期 Gross advances
to customers which have been overdue for
- 超過 3 個月但不
超過 6 個月 - six months or
less but over three months 95663 008 11900 001
- 超過 6 個月但不
超過 1 年 - one year or
less but over six months 52080 004 5490 000
- 超過 1 年 - over one year 86733 007 88155 008
逾期超過 3 個月之貸
款 Advances overdue
for over three months 234476 019 105545 009
就上述之貸款作個別
評估之貸款減值準
備
Individually assessed loan impairment allowances madein respect of such advances 89117 84606
16
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
31 信貸風險(續) 31 Credit Risk (continued)
(A) 總貸款及其他賬項
(續) (A) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(b) 逾期超過 3 個月之
貸款(續) (b) Advances overdue for more than three months (continued)
於 2012 年 6 月 30 日
於 2011 年
12 月 31 日
At 30 June 2012
At 31 December2011
港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
就上述有抵押品覆蓋的客戶貸款之抵押品市值
Current market value of collateral held against the covered portion of such advances to customers 256371 23582
上述有抵押品覆蓋之客戶貸款
Covered portion of such advances to customers 139588 11416
上述沒有抵押品覆蓋之客戶貸款
Uncovered portion of such advances to customers 94888 94129
逾 期 貸 款 或 減 值
貸 款 的 抵 押 品 主
要 包 括 公 司 授 信
戶 項 下 的 商 用 資
產 如 商 業 及 住 宅
樓宇個人授信戶
項 下 的 住 宅 按 揭
物業 於 2012 年 6 月 30日及 2011 年 12月 31 日沒有逾
期超過 3 個月之銀
行 及 其 他 金 融 機
構貸款
Collateral held against overdue or impaired loans is principally represented by charges over business assets such as commercial and residential premises for corporate loans and mortgages over residential properties for personal loans As at 30 June 2012 and 31 December 2011 there were no advances to banks and other financial institutions overdue for more than three months
17
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
31 信貸風險(續) 31 Credit Risk (continued)
(A) 總貸款及其他賬項
(續) (A) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(c) 經重組貸款 (c) Rescheduled advances
於 2012 年 6 月 30 日及 2011 年 12 月31 日沒有經重組
之銀行及其他金融
機構貸款 經重組貸款乃指客
戶因為財政困難或無能力如期還款而
經雙方同意達成重
整 還 款 計 劃 之 貸款修訂還款計劃
後之經重組貸款如
仍逾期超過 3 個月則包括在逾期
貸款內
As at 30 June 2012 and 31 December 2011 there were no rescheduled advances to banks and other financial institutions Rescheduled advances are those advances that have been restructured or renegotiated because of deterioration in the financial position of the borrower or of the inability of the borrower to meet the original repayment schedule Rescheduled advances which have been overdue for more than three months under the revised repayment terms are included in overdue advances
於 2012 年 6 月 30 日 於 2011 年 12 月 31 日 At 30 June 2012 At 31 December 2011 佔客戶貸款總額
百分比 佔客戶貸款總額
百分比
of gross of gross 金額 advances to 金額 advances to Amount customers Amount customers 港幣千元 港幣千元 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
經重組客戶貸款 淨額(已扣減包
含於「逾期超過
3 個月之貸款」部分)
Rescheduled advances to customers net of amounts included in ldquoAdvances overdue for more than three monthsrdquo 13210 001 20514 002
18
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
31 信貸風險(續) 31 Credit Risk (continued)
(A) 總貸款及其他賬項
(續) (A) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(d) 客戶貸款集中度 (d) Concentration of advances to customers
(i) 按行業分類之
客戶貸款總額
根據在香港境
內或境外以及
借貸人從事之
業務作出分類
之客戶貸款總
額分析如下
(i) Sectoral analysis of gross advances to customers
The information concerning gross advances to customers has been analysed into loans used inside or outside Hong Kong by industry sectors of the borrowers as follows
於 2012 年 6 月 30 日 At 30 June 2012
客戶貸款總額
Gross advances
to customers
抵押品覆蓋之百分比
Covered by
collateral or other security
特定分類或減值
Classified or
impaired逾期
Overdue
個別評估之 貸款減值準備 Individually
assessed impairment allowances
組合評估之貸款減值準備Collectively
assessed impairment allowances
港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
在香港使用之貸款 Loans for use in Hong Kong
工商金融業 Industrial commercial and financial
- 物業發展 - Property development 1911501 4305 - - - 6284- 物業投資 - Property investment 10631332 8849 6423 84960 170 105257- 金融業 - Financial concerns 1936088 4929 - - - 5381- 股票經紀 - Stockbrokers 2251 10000 - - - 9- 批發及零售業 - Wholesale and retail trade 17607711 6053 25716 68238 10122 113085- 製造業 - Manufacturing 4716364 3787 10113 21283 2829 36847- 運輸及運輸設備 - Transport and transport
equipment 4306460 1560 1289 4023 329 17700- 休閒活動 - Recreational activities 68118 000 - - - 183- 資訊科技 - Information technology 1393554 208 2136 2136 571 3828- 其他 - Others 7458962 5051 18913 23794 1480 40126
個人 Individuals - 購買居者有其屋計劃
私人機構參建居屋計
劃及租者置其屋計劃
樓宇之貸款
- Loans for the purchase of flats in Home Ownership Scheme Private Sector Participation Scheme and Tenants Purchase Scheme 782115 10000 3926 24257 - 481
- 購買其他住宅物業之貸
款 - Loans for purchase of
other residential properties 11311278 9997 2157 69901 - 4465
- 其他 - Others 2911580 7483 2509 16455 805 1856
在香港使用之貸款總額 Total loans for use in Hong Kong 65037314 6514 73182 315047 16306 335502
貿易融資 Trade finance 6603525 2638 31692 37882 6186 57810
在香港以外使用之貸款 Loans for use outside Hong Kong 53541414 3729 179634 198868 78373 404133
客戶貸款總額 Gross advances to customers 125182253 5119 284508 551797 100865 797445
19
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
31 信貸風險(續) 31 Credit Risk (continued)
(A) 總貸款及其他賬項
(續) (A) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(d) 客戶貸款集中度
(續) (d) Concentration of advances to customers (continued)
(i) 按行業分類之
客戶貸款總額
(續)
(i) Sectoral analysis of gross advances to customers (continued)
於 2011 年 12 月 31 日 At 31 December 2011
客戶貸款總額
Gross advances
to customers
抵押品覆蓋之百分比
Covered by
collateral or other security
特定分類或減值
Classified or
impaired逾期
Overdue
個別評估之 貸款減值準備
Individually assessed
impairment allowances
組合評估之貸款減值準備
Collectivelyassessed
impairment allowances
港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
在香港使用之貸款 Loans for use in Hong Kong
工商金融業 Industrial commercial and financial
- 物業發展 - Property development 2738332 5871 - - - 8510- 物業投資 - Property investment 10942261 7938 - 45685 - 110811- 金融業 - Financial concerns 3005772 3570 - - - 8392- 股票經紀 - Stockbrokers 3241 10000 - - - 12- 批發及零售業 - Wholesale and retail trade 18064963 6152 8032 48960 2492 109024- 製造業 - Manufacturing 4412357 3810 9409 14854 2214 39747- 運輸及運輸設備 - Transport and transport
equipment 3542563 1055 - 2466 - 18360- 休閒活動 - Recreational activities 70162 - - - - 194- 資訊科技 - Information technology 1091930 248 2173 2173 552 3215- 其他 - Others 5427639 6295 977 30140 725 39451
個人 Individuals - 購買居者有其屋計劃
私人機構參建居屋計
劃及租者置其屋計劃
樓宇之貸款
- Loans for the purchase of flats in Home Ownership Scheme Private Sector Participation Scheme and Tenants Purchase Scheme 861024 10000 4618 29248 - 577
- 購買其他住宅物業之貸
款 - Loans for purchase of
other residential properties 11929257 9999 2422 104556 - 4932
- 其他 - Others 2477768 8341 2625 10544 825 2084
在香港使用之貸款總額 Total loans for use in Hong Kong 64567269 6635 30256 288626 6808 345309
貿易融資 Trade finance 5439177 3302 31456 39972 2971 44663
在香港以外使用之貸款 Loans for use outside Hong Kong 49837783 3550 104254 150518 77836 315160
客戶貸款總額 Gross advances to customers 119844229 5201 165966 479116 87615 705132 有明確到期日之貸
款若其本金或利息
已 逾 期 及 仍 未 償
還則列作逾期 貸
款
Advances with a specific repayment date are classified as overdue when the principal or interest is past due and remains unpaid
20
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
31 信貸風險(續) 31 Credit Risk (continued)
(A) 總貸款及其他賬項
(續) (A) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(d) 客戶貸款集中度
(續) (d) Concentration of advances to customers (continued)
(ii) 按地理區域分
類之客戶貸款
總額 下列關於客戶
貸款之地理區
域分析是根據
交易對手之所
在地並已顧
及風險轉移因
素 一 般 而
言假如客戶
貸款之擔保人
所處國家與客
戶不同則會
確認有關貸款
之風險轉移
(ii) Geographical analysis of gross advances to customers
The following geographical analysis of advances to customers is based on the location of the counterparties after taking into account the transfer of risk In general such transfer of risk takes place if the advances to customers are guaranteed by a party in a country which is different from that of the customer
客戶貸款總額 Gross advances to customers
於 2012 年
6 月 30 日 於 2011 年
12 月 31 日
At 30 June 2012
At 31 December2011
港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
香港 Hong Kong 66149913 65296349中國內地 Mainland China 53519461 48409389其他 Others 5512879 6138491
125182253 119844229
就客戶貸款
總額作組合
評估之貸款
減值準備
Collectively assessed loan impairment allowances in respect of the gross advances to customers
香港 Hong Kong 373762 374974中國內地 Mainland China 376803 283920其他 Others 46880 46238
797445 705132
21
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
31 信貸風險(續) 31 Credit Risk (continued)
(A) 總貸款及其他賬項
(續) (A) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(d) 客戶貸款集中度
(續) (d) Concentration of advances to customers (continued)
(ii) 按地理區域分
類之客戶貸款
總額(續)
(ii) Geographical analysis of gross advances to customers (continued)
逾期貸款 Overdue advances
就逾期貸款
作個別評
估之貸款
減值準備
Individually assessed loan impairment allowances in respect of the overdue advances
香港 Hong Kong 68839 60027中國內地 Mainland China 25425 24757其他 Others 64 89
94328 84873
就逾期貸款
作組合評
估之貸款
減值準備
Collectively assessed loan impairment allowances in respect of the overdue advances
香港 Hong Kong 3739 5343中國內地 Mainland China 989 542其他 Others 19 48
4747 5933
於 2012 年
6 月 30 日
於 2011 年
12 月 31 日
At 30 June2012
At 31 December2011
港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
香港 Hong Kong 331248 365467中國內地 Mainland China 189273 102176其他 Others 31276 11473
551797 479116
22
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
31 信貸風險(續) 31 Credit Risk (continued)
(A) 總貸款及其他賬項
(續) (A) Gross advances and other accounts (continued)
(d) 客戶貸款集中度
(續) (d) Concentration of advances to customers (continued)
(ii) 按地理區域分
類之客戶貸款
總額(續)
(ii) Geographical analysis of gross advances to customers (continued)
特定分類或減
值貸款 Classified or impaired advances
於 2012 年
6 月 30 日
於 2011 年
12 月 31 日
At 30 June2012
At 31 December2011
港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000
香港 Hong Kong 137209 107560中國內地 Mainland China 147023 52448其他 Others 276 5958
284508 165966
就特定分類或
減值貸款作
個別評估之
貸款減值準
備
Individually assessed loan impairment allowances in respect of the classified or impaired advances
香港 Hong Kong 69983 60896中國內地 Mainland China 30818 24757其他 Others 64 1962
100865 87615
就特定分類或
減值貸款作
組合評估之
貸款減值準
備
Collectively assessed loan impairment allowances in respect of the classified or impaired advances
香港 Hong Kong 354 362中國內地 Mainland China 546 214
900 576
23
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
31 信貸風險(續) 31 Credit Risk (continued)
(B) 收回資產 (B) Repossessed assets
本集團於 2012 年 6月 30 日持有的收回
資 產 之 估 值 為 港 幣
5222000 元(2011年 12 月 31 日港幣
2530000 元)這包
括本集團通過對抵押
取得處置或控制權的
物業(如通過法律程
序或業主自願交出抵
押資產方式取得)而
對借款人的債務進行
全數或部分減除
The estimated market value of repossessed assets held by the Group as at 30 June2012 amounted to HK$5222000 (31 December 2011 HK$2530000) They comprise properties in respect of which the Group has acquired access or control (eg through court proceedings or voluntary actions by the borrowers concerned) for release in full or in part of the obligations of the borrowers
24
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
31 信貸風險(續) 31 Credit Risk (continued)
(C) 債務證券 (C) Debt securities
下表為以發行評級及
信貸風險性質分析之
債務證券賬面值
The tables below represent an analysis of the carrying value of debt securities by issuerating and credit risk characteristic
於 2012 年 6 月 30 日
At 30 June 2012
無評級
Unrated
Aaa
Aa1 至Aa3
Aa1 toAa3
A1 至A3
A1 toA3
A3 以下Lower than
A3
香港政府及其機構
Hong Kong government
and government
bodies
其他國家政府及其機構
Other governments
and government
agencies其他
Others總計Total
港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000證券投資 Investment in securities 住房貸款資產抵
押債券 MBSABS
- 14027 - 1282 - - - 15309其他債券 Other debt securities 822253 15122017 5852219 205394 1649701 1728663 11347218 36727465
小計 Subtotal 822253 15136044 5852219 206676 1649701 1728663 11347218 36742774 公平值變化計入損
益之金融資產 Financial assets at fair
value through profit or loss
其他債券 Other debt securities 610 2886780 579044 267198 1368657 - 299261 5401550
小計 Subtotal 610 2886780 579044 267198 1368657 - 299261 5401550
總計 Total 822863 18022824 6431263 473874 3018358 1728663 11646479 42144324
25
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
31 信貸風險(續) 31 Credit Risk (continued)
(C) 債務證券(續) (C) Debt securities (continued)
於 2011 年 12 月 31 日
At 31 December 2011
無評級
Unrated
Aaa
Aa1 至 Aa3Aa1 to
Aa3
A1 至A3
A1 toA3
A3 以下Lower than
A3
香港政府及其機構
Hong Kong government
and government
bodies
其他國家政府及其機構
Other governments
and government
agencies其他
Others總計Total
港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000證券投資 Investment in securities 住房貸款資產抵
押債券 MBSABS
- 20335 - 1699 - - - 22034
其他債券 Other debt securities 622547 10594378 3879203 202942 5005270 678604 9133727 30116671
小計 Subtotal 622547 10614713 3879203 204641 5005270 678604 9133727 30138705 公平值變化計入損
益之金融資產 Financial assets at fair
value through profit or loss
住房貸款資產抵
押債券 MBSABS
- - 5046 - - - - 5046
其他債券 Other debt securities 500 521205 570501 267066 587575 - 293868 2240715
小計 Subtotal 500 521205 575547 267066 587575 - 293868 2245761
總計 Total 623047 11135918 4454750 471707 5592845 678604 9427595 32384466
於 2012 年 6 月 30 日無評級之總金
額 為 港 幣 16393500000 元
(2011 年 12 月 31 日港幣
15699044000 元)其中沒有發
行人評級僅為港幣 3065445000元(2011 年 12 月 31 日港幣
2741631000 元)詳情請參閱
第 26 頁
The total amount of unrated issues amounted to HK$16393500000 (31 December 2011 HK$15699044000) as at 30 June 2012 of which only HK$3065445000 (31 December 2011 HK$2741631000) were without issuer ratings For details please refer to page 26
26
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
31 信貸風險(續) 31 Credit Risk (continued)
(C) 債務證券(續) (C) Debt securities (continued)
就以上沒有評級的
債務證券按發行
人 之 評 級 分 析 如
下
For the above debt securities with no issue rating their issuer ratings are analysed as follows
於 2012 年 6 月 30 日 At 30 June 2012
Aaa
Aa1 至 Aa3Aa1 to Aa3
A1 至 A3A1 to A3
A3 以下 Lower
than A3 無評級
Unrated 總計
Total 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 可供出售證券 Available-for-sale
securities 55440 5108725 4874366 - 3065195 13103726持有至到期日證券 Held-to-maturity
securities - 309143 1312463 - 250 1621856公平值變化計入損
益之金融資產 Financial assets at fair
value through profit or loss - 1368657 - 299261 - 1667918
總計 Total 55440 6786525 6186829 299261 3065445 16393500
於 2011 年 12 月 31 日 At 31 December 2011
Aaa
Aa1 至 Aa3Aa1 to Aa3
A1 至 A3A1 to A3
A3 以下 Lower
than A3 無評級
Unrated 總計
Total 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 可供出售證券 Available-for-sale
securities - 8069695 1699982 - 2741381 12511058持有至到期日證券 Held-to-maturity
securities - 204679 225695 - 250 430624貸款及應收款 Loans and
receivables - - 1875919 - - 1875919公平值變化計入損
益之金融資產 Financial assets at fair
value through profit or loss - 587575 293868 - - 881443
總計 Total - 8861949 4095464 - 2741631 15699044
27
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
31 信貸風險(續) 31 Credit Risk (continued)
(C) 債務證券(續) (C) Debt securities (continued)
於 2012 年 6 月 30日及 2011 年 12 月
31 日沒有減值債
務證券
於 2012 年 6 月 30日及 2011 年 12 月
31 日沒有逾期之
債務證券
As at 30 June 2012 and 31 December 2011 there were no impaired debt securities As at 30 June 2012 and 31 December 2011 there were no overdue debt securities
28
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
32 市場風險 32 Market Risk
(A) 外匯風險 (A) Currency risk
本 集 團 的 資 產 及 負
債 均 以 主 要 貨 幣 為
主 尤 其 集 中 在 港
元美元及人民幣
為 確 保 外 匯 風 險 承
擔 保 持 在 可 接 受 水
平集團利用風險限
額(例如頭盤限額)
作 為 監 控 工 具 此
外集團致力於減少
相 同 貨 幣 資 產 與 負
債的錯配並通常利
用外匯合約(例如外
匯掉期)管理由外幣
資 產 負 債 所 產 生 的
外匯風險
The Grouprsquos assets and liabilities are denominated in major currencies particularly the HK dollar the US dollar and Renminbi To ensure the currency risk exposure of the Group is kept to an acceptable level risk limits (eg Position limit) are used to serve as a monitoring tool Moreover the Group seeks to minimise the gap between asset and liability in the same currency Foreign exchange contracts (eg FX swap) are usually used to manage FX risk associated with foreign currency-denominated assets and liabilities
29
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
32 市場風險(續) 32 Market Risk (continued)
(A) 外匯風險(續) (A) Currency risk (continued)
下表概述了本集團於
2012 年 6 月 30 日及
2011 年 12 月 31 日之
外幣匯率風險承擔
表內以折合港元賬面
值列示資產及負債
並按原幣分類
The tables below summarise the Grouprsquos exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk as at 30 June 2012 and 31 December 2011 Included in the tables are the assets and liabilities at carrying amounts in HK dollars equivalent categorised by the original currency
於 2012 年 6 月 30 日 At 30 June 2012
人民幣
Renminbi
美元
US Dollars
港元
HK Dollars
歐羅
Euro
日圓 Japanese
Yen
英鎊 Pound
Sterling 其他
Others 總計
Total 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 資產 Assets 庫存現金及存放銀行及其他金融機
構的結餘 Cash and balances with banks and
other financial institutions 25298848 4941409 6196139 317954 42357 697943 757796 38252446在銀行及其他金融機構一至十二個
月內到期之定期存放 Placements with banks and other
financial institutions maturing between one and twelve months 18410893 5306628 952168 - - - - 24669689
公平值變化計入損益之金融資產 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - 769228 4555308 - - - 77014 5401550
衍生金融工具 Derivative financial instruments 76366 2561 676985 - - - - 755912貸款及其他賬項 Advances and other accounts 32846569 39006349 63223282 506979 226355 13489 586147 136409170證券投資 Investment in securities
- 可供出售證券 - Available-for-sale securities 10118077 7047591 9927207 361025 2161526 109394 4456545 34181365- 持有至到期日證券 - Held-to-maturity securities 1170071 1114674 15559 - - - 316415 2616719
投資物業 Investment properties 45263 - 872680 - - - - 917943物業器材及設備 Properties plant and equipment 456811 3146 4698430 - - - - 5158387其他資產(包括應收稅項及
遞延稅項資產) Other assets (including current
and deferred tax assets) 202599 4114 1938282 425 16 5 4203 2149644 資產總額 Total assets 88625497 58195700 93056040 1186383 2430254 820831 6198120 250512825
30
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
32 市場風險(續) 32 Market Risk (continued)
(A) 外匯風險(續) (A) Currency risk (continued)
於 2012 年 6 月 30 日 At 30 June 2012
人民幣
Renminbi
美元
US Dollars
港元
HK Dollars
歐羅
Euro
日圓 Japanese
Yen
英鎊 Pound
Sterling 其他
Others 總計
Total 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 負債 Liabilities 銀行及其他金融機構之存款及結餘 Deposits and balances from banks
and other financial institutions 9312721 15388894 1099177 197662 172517 1143 13585 26185699公平值變化計入損益之金融負債 Financial liabilities at fair value
through profit or loss - - 3996035 - - - - 3996035衍生金融工具 Derivative financial instruments 63537 158834 415103 - - - - 637474客戶存款 Deposits from customers 66682613 31787617 76215438 2724918 145144 797694 4301590 182655014其他賬項及準備(包括應付稅項及
遞延稅項負債) Other accounts and provisions
(including current and deferred tax liabilities) 4766903 808684 3108095 50605 530971 10016 157932 9433206
負債總額 Total liabilities 80825774 48144029 84833848 2973185 848632 808853 4473107 222907428 資產負債表頭寸淨值 Net on-balance sheet position 7799723 10051671 8222192 (1786802) 1581622 11978 1725013 27605397 表外資產負債頭寸淨值 Off-balance sheet net notional
position (465754) (8014713) 10268281 1789719 (1580676) (11100) (1705313) 280444 或然負債及承擔 Contingent liabilities and
commitments 20911086 24491258 20908331 361959 305348 12372 13055 67003409
31
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
32 市場風險(續) 32 Market Risk (continued)
(A) 外匯風險(續) (A) Currency risk (continued)
於 2011 年 12 月 31 日 At 31 December 2011
人民幣
Renminbi
美元
US Dollars
港元
HK Dollars
歐羅
Euro
日圓 Japanese
Yen
英鎊 Pound
Sterling 其他
Others 總計
Total 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 資產 Assets 庫存現金及存放銀行及其他金融機
構的結餘 Cash and balances with banks and
other financial institutions 31755587 3875707 6247430 1137543 134900 100390 742776 43994333在銀行及其他金融機構一至十二個
月內到期之定期存放 Placements with banks and other
financial institutions maturing between one and twelve months 20433570 1495263 1240747 - - - - 23169580
公平值變化計入損益之金融資產 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss - 766259 1403148 - - - 76354 2245761
衍生金融工具 Derivative financial instruments 65299 6001 745103 - - - - 816403貸款及其他賬項 Advances and other accounts 26669960 40465402 64321827 272602 297283 - 887151 132914225證券投資 Investment in securities
- 可供出售證券 - Available-for-sale securities 6381679 6339356 11184833 511059 - 93761 2245297 26755985- 持有至到期日證券 - Held-to-maturity securities 980163 121596 104580 225695 - - 118666 1550700- 貸款及應收款 - Loans and receivables - - - 1875919 - - - 1875919
投資物業 Investment properties 45688 - 802260 - - - - 847948物業器材及設備 Properties plant and equipment 463161 1065 4119185 - - - - 4583411其他資產(包括遞延稅項資產) Other assets (including deferred
tax assets) 165459 57198 649071 - 1316 1 4146 877191 資產總額 Total assets 86960566 53127847 90818184 4022818 433499 194152 4074390 239631456
32
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
32 市場風險(續) 32 Market Risk (continued)
(A) 外匯風險(續) (A) Currency risk (continued)
於 2011 年 12 月 31 日 At 31 December 2011
人民幣
Renminbi
美元
US Dollars
港元
HK Dollars
歐羅
Euro
日圓 Japanese
Yen
英鎊 Pound
Sterling 其他
Others 總計
Total 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 負債 Liabilities 銀行及其他金融機構之存款及結餘 Deposits and balances from banks
and other financial institutions 10925158 16001440 861463 132 211516 2619 63960 28066288公平值變化計入損益之金融負債 Financial liabilities at fair value
through profit or loss - - 1077896 - - - - 1077896衍生金融工具 Derivative financial instruments 55771 165291 451556 - - - - 672618客戶存款 Deposits from customers 64244114 27651490 72832671 4007694 143143 1100153 4490203 174469468其他賬項及準備(包括應付稅項及
遞延稅項負債) Other accounts and provisions
(including current and deferred tax liabilities) 5188863 681887 3073162 87096 114537 2046 61399 9208990
負債總額 Total liabilities 80413906 44500108 78296748 4094922 469196 1104818 4615562 213495260 資產負債表頭寸淨值 Net on-balance sheet position 6546660 8627739 12521436 (72104) (35697) (910666) (541172) 26136196
表外資產負債頭寸淨值 Off-balance sheet net notional
position (2216052) (7515536) 8491862 74164 36636 911189 533472 315735
或然負債及承擔 Contingent liabilities and
commitments 19225118 29009786 19190225 386957 255138 2741 2182 68072147
表外資產負債頭寸淨值指
外匯衍生金融工具的名義
合約數額淨值外匯衍生
金融工具主要用來減低本
集團之匯率變動風險
Off-balance sheet net notional position represents the net notional amounts of foreign currency derivative financial
instruments which are principally used to reduce the Grouprsquos exposure to currency movements
33
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
32 市場風險(續) 32 Market Risk (continued)
(B) 利率風險 (B) Interest rate risk
下表概述了本集團
於 2012 年 6 月 30日及 2011 年 12 月
31 日的利率風險承
擔表內以賬面值列
示資產及負債並按
合約重定息率日期
或到期日(以較早者
為準)分類
The tables below summarise the Grouprsquos exposure to interest rate risk as at 30 June 2012 and 31 December 2011 Included in the tables are the assets and liabilities at carrying amounts categorised by the earlier of contractual repricing or maturity dates
於 2012 年 6 月 30 日
At 30 June 2012
一個月內
Up to 1month
一至
三個月
1-3months
三至
十二個月
3-12months
一至五年 1-5
years
五年以上 Over 5 years
不計息
Non-interest
bearing總計
Total 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 資產 Assets 庫存現金及存放銀行及其他金融機
構的結餘 Cash and balances with banks and
other financial institutions 36128869 - - - - 2123577 38252446在銀行及其他金融機構一至十二個
月內到期之定期存放 Placements with banks and other
financial institutions maturing between one and twelve months - 12105216 12564473 - - - 24669689
公平值變化計入損益之金融資產 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 1094998 3050925 557389 439853 258385 - 5401550
衍生金融工具 Derivative financial instruments - - - - - 755912 755912貸款及其他賬項 Advances and other accounts 73919992 30915679 28731698 2826910 14891 - 136409170證券投資 Investment in securities
- 可供出售證券 - Available-for-sale securities 6441596 9409978 5291127 9498292 3485062 55310 34181365- 持有至到期日證券 - Held-to-maturity securities 723916 1024464 321730 546609 - - 2616719
投資物業 Investment properties - - - - - 917943 917943物業器材及設備 Properties plant and equipment - - - - - 5158387 5158387其他資產(包括應收稅項及
遞延稅項資產) Other assets (including current
and deferred tax assets) - - - - - 2149644 2149644 資產總額 Total assets 118309371 56506262 47466417 13311664 3758338 11160773 250512825
34
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
32 市場風險(續) 32 Market Risk (continued)
(B) 利率風險(續) (B) Interest rate risk (continued)
於 2012 年 6 月 30 日
At 30 June 2012
一個月內
Up to 1month
一至
三個月
1-3months
三至
十二個月
3-12months
一至五年 1-5
years
五年以上 Over 5
years
不計息
Non-interest
bearing總計
Total 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000負債 Liabilities 銀行及其他金融機構之存款及結餘 Deposits and balances from banks
and other financial institutions 9274602 8018945 8091386 - - 800766 26185699公平值變化計入損益之金融負債 Financial liabilities at fair value
through profit or loss 499988 2575604 920443 - - - 3996035衍生金融工具 Derivative financial instruments - - - - - 637474 637474客戶存款 Deposits from customers 100533837 33918070 34948739 5828594 37042 7388732 182655014其他賬項及準備(包括應付稅項及
遞延稅項負債) Other accounts and provisions
(including current and deferred tax liabilities) 1893807 835132 1770408 63367 - 4870492 9433206
負債總額 Total liabilities 112202234 45347751 45730976 5891961 37042 13697464 222907428 利率敏感度缺口 Interest sensitivity gap 6107137 11158511 1735441 7419703 3721296 (2536691) 27605397
35
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
32 市場風險(續) 32 Market Risk (continued)
(B) 利率風險(續) (B) Interest rate risk (continued)
於 2011 年 12 月 31 日
At 31 December 2011
一個月內
Up to 1month
一至
三個月
1-3months
三至
十二個月
3-12months
一至五年 1-5
years
五年以上 Over 5
years
不計息
Non-interest
bearing總計
Total 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 資產 Assets 庫存現金及存放銀行及其他金融機
構的結餘 Cash and balances with banks and
other financial institutions 41830459 - - - - 2163874 43994333 在銀行及其他金融機構一至十二個
月內到期之定期存放 Placements with banks and other
financial institutions maturing between one and twelve months - 9635651 13533929 - - - 23169580
公平值變化計入損益之金融資產 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 99989 1011057 373002 513813 247900 - 2245761
衍生金融工具 Derivative financial instruments - - - - - 816403 816403 貸款及其他賬項 Advances and other accounts 74162458 27424388 25002509 6324626 244 - 132914225 證券投資 Investment in securities
- 可供出售證券 - Available-for-sale securities 6444004 7053021 5138085 6277450 1799526 43899 26755985 - 持有至到期日證券 - Held-to-maturity securities 247729 241049 503474 558448 - - 1550700 - 貸款及應收款 - Loans and receivables 1875919 - - - - - 1875919
投資物業 Investment properties - - - - - 847948 847948 物業器材及設備 Properties plant and equipment - - - - - 4583411 4583411 其他資產(包括遞延稅項資產) Other assets (including deferred
tax assets) - - - - - 877191 877191 資產總額 Total assets 124660558 45365166 44550999 13674337 2047670 9332726 239631456
36
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
32 市場風險(續) 32 Market Risk (continued)
(B) 利率風險(續) (B) Interest rate risk (continued)
於 2011 年 12 月 31 日 At 31 December 2011
一個月內
Up to 1month
一至
三個月
1-3months
三至
十二個月
3-12months
一至五年 1-5
years
五年以上 Over 5
years
不計息
Non-interest
bearing總計
Total 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元 港幣千元
HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000 HK$rsquo000負債 Liabilities 銀行及其他金融機構之存款及結餘 Deposits and balances from banks
and other financial institutions 12962586 4011804 10741870 - - 350028 28066288 公平值變化計入損益之金融負債 Financial liabilities at fair value
through profit or loss 299981 389850 388065 - - - 1077896 衍生金融工具 Derivative financial instruments - - - - - 672618 672618 客戶存款 Deposits from customers 96775799 33370694 29479124 7432118 162148 7249585 174469468 其他賬項及準備(包括應付稅項及
遞延稅項負債) Other accounts and provisions
(including current and deferred tax liabilities) 1190610 1001353 2848635 - - 4168392 9208990
負債總額 Total liabilities 111228976 38773701 43457694 7432118 162148 12440623 213495260 利率敏感度缺口 Interest sensitivity gap 13431582 6591465 1093305 6242219 1885522 (3107897) 26136196
37
中期財務資料附註(續)
Notes to the Interim Financial Information (continued)
3 金融風險管理(續) 3 Financial risk management (continued)
33 流動資金風險 33 Liquidity Risk
(A) 流動資金比率 (A) Liquidity ratio
半年結算至 半年結算至
2012 年
6 月 30 日
2011 年
6 月 30 日
Half-year ended Half-year ended
30 June
201230 June
2011
平均流動資金比率 Average liquidity ratio 4303 3939
平均流動資金比率
是以本銀行期內每
月平均流動資金比
率的簡單平均值計
算 流動資金比率是根
據《銀行業條例》附
表四及以單獨基準
(即只包括香港辦
事處)計算
The average liquidity ratio is calculated as the simple average of each calendar monthrsquos average liquidity ratio of the Bank for the period The liquidity ratio is computed on the solo basis (the Hong Kong offices only) and is in accordance with the Fourth Schedule to the Banking Ordinance