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Final Results - Part 2 of 6

27 Feb 2014 07:01

RNS Number : 0689B
Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC
27 February 2014
 



 

Divisional performance

 

The results of each division on a managed basis are set out below. The results are stated before movements in own credit adjustments, Payment Protection Insurance costs, Interest Rate Hedging Products redress and related costs, regulatory and legal actions, amortisation of purchased intangible assets, integration and restructuring costs, gain/(loss) on redemption of own debt, write-down of goodwill and other intangible assets, Asset Protection Scheme, strategic disposals, bank levy and RFS Holdings minority interest. The impact of the establishment of RBS Capital Resolution is included within the 'managed basis' results.

 

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December 

31 December 

31 December 

30 September 

31 December 

2013 

2012 

2013 

2013 

2012 

£m 

£m 

£m 

£m 

£m 

Operating profit/(loss) before impairment

losses by division

UK Retail

2,267 

2,420 

545 

599 

606 

UK Corporate

2,248 

2,634 

544 

572 

658 

Wealth

250 

289 

70 

61 

92 

International Banking

508 

705 

107 

111 

192 

Ulster Bank

317 

324 

71 

72 

75 

US Retail & Commercial

803 

845 

188 

201 

223 

Retail & Commercial

6,393 

7,217 

1,525 

1,616 

1,846 

Markets

712 

1,546 

73 

209 

161 

Central items

(25)

124 

(173)

47 

126 

Core

7,080 

8,887 

1,425 

1,872 

2,133 

Non-Core

(951)

(656)

(732)

(264)

(239)

Group operating profit before impairment losses

6,129 

8,231 

693 

1,608 

1,894 

Impairment losses/(recoveries) by division

UK Retail

324 

529 

73 

82 

93 

UK Corporate

1,188 

838 

659 

150 

234 

Wealth

29 

46 

21 

16 

International Banking

229 

111 

47 

28 

37 

Ulster Bank

1,774 

1,364 

1,067 

204 

318 

US Retail & Commercial

156 

91 

46 

59 

23 

Retail & Commercial

3,700 

2,979 

1,913 

524 

721 

Markets

92 

37 

34 

(1)

22 

Central items

64 

40 

66 

Core

3,856 

3,056 

1,948 

589 

751 

Non-Core

4,576 

2,223 

3,164 

581 

703 

Group impairment losses

8,432 

5,279 

5,112 

1,170 

1,454 

Of which RCR related (1)

4,490 

4,290 

200 

 

Note:

(1)

Pertaining to the creation of RCR and related strategy.

 

 

 

Divisional performance

 

 

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December 

31 December 

31 December 

30 September 

31 December 

2013 

2012 

2013 

2013 

2012 

£m 

£m 

£m 

£m 

£m 

Operating profit/(loss) by division

UK Retail

1,943 

1,891 

472 

517 

513 

UK Corporate

1,060 

1,796 

(115)

422 

424 

Wealth

221 

243 

49 

60 

76 

International Banking

279 

594 

60 

83 

155 

Ulster Bank

(1,457)

(1,040)

(996)

(132)

(243)

US Retail & Commercial

647 

754 

142 

142 

200 

Retail & Commercial

2,693 

4,238 

(388)

1,092 

1,125 

Markets

620 

1,509 

39 

210 

139 

Central items

(89)

84 

(174)

(19)

118 

Core

3,224 

5,831 

(523)

1,283 

1,382 

Non-Core

(5,527)

(2,879)

(3,896)

(845)

(942)

Group operating (loss)/ profit

(2,303)

2,952 

(4,419)

438 

440 

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December 

31 December 

31 December 

30 September 

31 December 

2013 

2012 

2013 

2013 

2012 

Net interest margin by division

UK Retail

3.57 

3.58 

3.60 

3.62 

3.60 

UK Corporate

3.07 

3.06 

3.13 

3.09 

2.97 

Wealth

3.56 

3.73 

3.70 

3.56 

3.69 

International Banking

1.59 

1.64 

1.54 

1.47 

1.62 

Ulster Bank

1.91 

1.88 

2.10 

1.86 

1.93 

US Retail & Commercial

2.95 

2.97 

2.98 

2.99 

2.90 

Retail & Commercial

2.94 

2.92 

2.99 

2.95 

2.91 

Non-Core

(0.19)

0.31 

(0.36)

(0.35)

0.29 

Group net interest margin

2.01 

1.92 

2.08 

2.01 

1.94 

 

31 December 

30 September 

31 December 

2013 

2013 

2012 

£bn 

£bn 

£bn 

Total funded assets by division

UK Retail

117.6 

117.0 

117.4 

UK Corporate

105.0 

107.0 

110.2 

Wealth

21.0 

21.0 

21.4 

International Banking

48.5 

53.3 

53.0 

Ulster Bank

28.0 

29.2 

30.6 

US Retail & Commercial

71.3 

71.4 

72.1 

Retail & Commercial

391.4 

398.9 

404.7 

Markets

212.8 

248.2 

284.5 

Central items

106.7 

120.5 

110.3 

Core

710.9 

767.6 

799.5 

Non-Core

28.0 

37.3 

57.4 

738.9 

804.9 

856.9 

Direct Line Group

12.7 

RFS Holdings minority interest

0.9 

0.9 

0.8 

Group

739.8 

805.8 

870.4 

 

 

Divisional performance

 

 

31 December 

30 September 

31 December 

2013 

2013 

2012 

£bn 

£bn 

Change 

£bn 

Change 

Risk-weighted assets by division

UK Retail

43.9 

44.8 

(2%)

45.7 

(4%)

UK Corporate

86.1 

87.2 

(1%)

86.3 

(0%)

Wealth

12.0 

12.1 

(1%)

12.3 

(2%)

International Banking

49.0 

48.4 

1%

51.9 

(6%)

Ulster Bank

30.7 

31.8 

(3%)

36.1 

(15%)

US Retail & Commercial

56.1 

56.1 

56.5 

(1%)

Retail & Commercial

277.8 

280.4 

(1%)

288.8 

(4%)

Markets

64.5 

73.2 

(12%)

101.3 

(36%)

Other (primarily Group Treasury)

10.1 

11.6 

(13%)

5.8 

74%

Core

352.4 

365.2 

(4%)

395.9 

(11%)

Non-Core

29.2 

40.9 

(29%)

60.4 

(52%)

Group before RFS Holdings minority interest

381.6 

406.1 

(6%)

456.3 

(16%)

RFS Holdings minority interest

3.9 

3.9 

3.3 

18%

Group

385.5 

410.0 

(6%)

459.6 

(16%)

 

Employee numbers by division

(full time equivalents rounded to the nearest hundred)

31 December 

30 September 

31 December 

2013 

2013 

2012 

UK Retail

23,700 

23,900 

26,000 

UK Corporate

13,700 

13,700 

13,300 

Wealth

4,800 

5,000 

5,100 

International Banking

4,700 

4,800 

4,600 

Ulster Bank

4,700 

4,800 

4,500 

US Retail & Commercial

18,500 

18,300 

18,700 

Retail & Commercial

70,100 

70,500 

72,200 

Markets

10,300 

10,900 

11,300 

Group Centre

7,400 

7,300 

6,800 

Core

87,800 

88,700 

90,300 

Non-Core

1,400 

1,900 

3,100 

89,200 

90,600 

93,400 

Business Services

29,200 

29,500 

29,100 

Integration and restructuring

200 

200 

500 

Group

118,600 

120,300 

123,000 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UK Retail

 

 

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December 

31 December 

31 December 

30 September 

31 December 

2013 

2012 

2013 

2013 

2012 

£m 

£m 

£m 

£m 

£m 

Income statement

Net interest income

3,979 

3,990 

1,014 

1,013 

1,011 

Net fees and commissions

919 

884 

249 

243 

202 

Other non-interest income

39 

95 

11 

17 

Non-interest income

958 

979 

253 

254 

219 

Total income

4,937 

4,969 

1,267 

1,267 

1,230 

Direct expenses

- staff

(707)

(811)

(172)

(177)

(186)

- other

(562)

(372)

(198)

(137)

(90)

Indirect expenses

(1,401)

(1,366)

(352)

(354)

(348)

(2,670)

(2,549)

(722)

(668)

(624)

Profit before impairment losses

2,267 

2,420 

545 

599 

606 

Impairment losses

(324)

(529)

(73)

(82)

(93)

Operating profit

1,943 

1,891 

472 

517 

513 

Analysis of income by product

Personal advances

923 

916 

247 

233 

228 

Personal deposits

468 

661 

116 

125 

150 

Mortgages

2,606 

2,367 

665 

664 

610 

Cards

838 

863 

206 

213 

214 

Other

102 

162 

33 

32 

28 

Total income

4,937 

4,969 

1,267 

1,267 

1,230 

Analysis of impairments by sector

Mortgages

30 

92 

(13)

18 

Personal

180 

307 

61 

34 

64 

Cards

114 

130 

25 

30 

24 

Total impairment losses

324 

529 

73 

82 

93 

Loan impairment charge as % of gross

customer loans and advances (excluding

reverse repurchase agreements) by sector

Mortgages

0.1%

(0.1%)

0.1%

Personal

2.2%

3.5%

3.0%

1.7%

2.9%

Cards

2.0%

2.3%

1.7%

2.1%

1.7%

Total

0.3%

0.5%

0.3%

0.3%

0.3%

 

 

UK Retail

 

Key metrics

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2012

2013

2013

2012

Performance ratios

Return on equity (1)

26.3%

24.4%

25.5%

28.0%

27.2%

Net interest margin

3.57%

3.58%

3.60%

3.62%

3.60%

Cost:income ratio

54%

51%

57%

53%

51%

 

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2013

2012

£bn

£bn

Change

£bn

Change

Capital and balance sheet

Loans and advances to customers (gross)

- mortgages

99.3 

98.9 

99.1 

- personal

8.1 

8.1 

8.8 

(8%)

- cards

5.8 

5.7 

2%

5.7 

2%

113.2 

112.7 

113.6 

Loan impairment provisions

(2.1)

(2.2)

(5%)

(2.6)

(19%)

Net loans and advances to customers

111.1 

110.5 

1%

111.0 

Risk elements in lending

3.6 

3.8 

(5%)

4.6 

(22%)

Provision coverage (2)

59%

59%

-

58%

100bp

Customer deposits

- Current accounts

32.6 

31.5 

3%

28.9 

13%

- Savings

82.3 

81.9 

78.7 

5%

Total customer deposits

114.9 

113.4 

1%

107.6 

7%

Assets under management (excluding deposits)

5.8 

5.9 

(2%)

6.0 

(3%)

Loan:deposit ratio (excluding repos)

97%

97%

-

103%

(600bp)

Risk-weighted assets (3)

- Credit risk (non-counterparty)

36.1 

37.0 

(2%)

37.9 

(5%)

- Operational risk

7.8 

7.8 

7.8 

Total risk-weighted assets

43.9 

44.8 

(2%)

45.7 

(4%)

 

Notes:

(1)

Divisional return on equity is based on divisional operating profit after tax divided by average notional equity (based on 10% of the monthly average of divisional RWAs, adjusted for capital deductions).

(2)

Provision coverage represents loan impairment provisions as a percentage of risk elements in lending.

(3)

Divisional RWAs are based on a long-term conservative average secured mortgage probability of default methodology rather than the current lower point in time basis required for regulatory reporting.

 

 

UK Retail

 

Key points

In March 2013 UK Retail announced its strategy to become a simpler and more customer-focused business. Investment of £700 million over the next 3-5 years has been committed to build the best retail bank in the UK. Good progress has been made with £180 million of investment during 2013 through a number of initiatives directed at enhancing customer service and simplification of products and services. These have included:

 

·

Improvements to Mobile and Digital Banking which continue to evolve in line with how customers prefer to conduct their business. One example of this is the enhancements in the mobile application allowing customers to pay their mobile phone contacts and obtain cash without using their debit card with the award winning 'Get Cash'. Investment in digital products and services continued in 2013, with 50% of eligible customers now banking online or on mobile. We currently have 5.6 million online users and 2.9 million customers using our mobile app with over 100 million transactions made in 2013. Branch counter transactions were 31 million or 11% lower across the same period. In addition, UK Retail now has over 2.5 million active mobile users, using the service 28 times a month on average. Mobile net promoter scores continued to increase in 2013.

 

·

During the year UK Retail invested in the introduction of a new integrated telephony system, increased training and the professional development of our staff. We spent more time on each call to support excellent customer service and to promote relevant offerings, including self service.

 

·

During Q1 2013 mortgage advisors attended extensive training courses to help ensure customers receive the best possible outcome to meet their needs. The training affected balance growth during H1 2013; however, application volumes have rebounded quickly with the launch of competitively priced products and the 'NatYes' and 'RBYES' advertising campaigns leading to H2 2013 applications being 30% higher than H1 2013. RBS was the first bank to be ready to deliver the second phase of the UK Government's Help To Buy scheme, launched in early October 2013. Extended opening hours in branches helped to deliver more than 3,000 approvals assisting young people and families across Britain buy their home. Gross mortgage lending increased 3% year-on-year to £14.3 billion with Q4 2013 25% higher than Q4 2012.

 

·

Significant focus on streamlining processes has benefited all distribution channels, with the capacity created allowing more time for staff coaching and resulting in advisors spending more time and having better conversations with customers.

 

·

In addition, our product range has been simplified down from 56 to 46 with several products winning awards. A highlight of this UK Retail strategy is the success of the new instant saver product launched in Q4 2012, which at the end of 2013 had more than £10 billion in balances. Furthermore, nearly 800,000 customers have registered for Cashback Plus online since launch in Q3 2013 and are being rewarded for using their debit cards with selected retailers.

 

·

A major branch refurbishment programme is under way with over one quarter completed. 350 branches now have a digital banking zone where customers can use in-branch technology to access online banking. Wi-Fi in-branch allows customers to access their account via their own devices.

 

 

UK Retail

 

Key points (continued)

During 2013 good progress has been made with FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) reportable complaints, which declined 22%. In addition, the provision relating to historic Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) mis-selling was increased by £860 million, bringing the total to £3.0 billion. The PPI expense is not included in the operating profit of UK Retail.

 

In 2014, UK Retail will aim to maintain a leading position in digital banking, launching new capability and customer proposition through mobile devices.

 

2013 compared with 2012

·

Operating profit increased by 3% to £1,943 million driven by a 39% decline in impairment losses. Net interest income was broadly stable, though investment advice income was adversely impacted following changes introduced by the Retail Distribution Review (RDR). Costs increased primarily because of a higher FSCS levy and other regulatory charges totalling £116 million in the year, conduct-related provisions of £63 million and additional technology investment of £45 million.

·

Mortgage balance growth was affected in H1 2013 by mortgage advisor training; however, balances recovered during H2 2013 assisted by early adoption of the second phase of the UK Government's Help To Buy scheme. Gross lending increased to £8.9 billion in H2 2013. Customer deposits increased by 7%, above the UK market average of 4% due to strong growth in both current accounts (13%) and instant access savings accounts (15%).

·

Net interest income was broadly flat.

Mortgage new business margins reduced in line with market conditions; however, overall book margins improved.

Deposit margins declined reflecting the impact of continued lower rates on current account hedges. Savings margins, however, have increased over 2013 with improved market pricing.

·

Non-interest income fell by 2% to £958 million due to subdued advice income post RDR.

·

Direct costs increased by 7% due to higher FSCS levy and other regulatory charges and conduct-related provisions of £63 million. This was partly offset by lower staff costs due to a reduction in headcount of 2,300. Indirect costs increased by 3%, largely due to investment in technology.

·

Impairments declined by 39% to £324 million due to lower customer defaults across all products reflecting continued improvement in asset quality.

·

Risk-weighted assets declined by 4% to £43.9 billion largely reflecting balance reductions across the unsecured portfolio and quality improvements.

 

Q4 2013 compared with Q3 2013

·

Operating profit declined 9% due to additional conduct-related provisions and an increased charge for FSCS levy, partially offset by lower staff costs and impairments.

·

Mortgage balances continued to increase as the second phase of Help to Buy launched with a high volume of applications received. Deposit balances increased 1% with current account growth of 3% as customers continue to favour convenience over price.

·

Net interest income remained flat at £1,014 million with improving savings margins offset by lower income from unsecured products and lower current account hedge returns.

 

UK Retail

 

Key points (continued)

 

Q4 2013 compared with Q3 2013(continued)

·

Direct costs increased 18% to £370 million due to conduct-related provisions of £50 million and an £18 million increase in the FSCS levy charge. Indirect costs were broadly flat.

·

Impairments declined 11% to £73 million due to lower customer default rates and higher house prices improving recovery expectations on defaulted mortgage assets.

·

Risk-weighted assets declined slightly due to small quality improvements.

 

Q4 2013 compared with Q4 2012

·

Operating profit was 8% lower at £472 million as income growth of 3% and a 22% decline in impairments were more than offset by higher charges for FSCS levy of £44 million and additional conduct-related provisions of £32 million.

·

Net interest income increased slightly to £1,014 million due to overall mortgage margin improvement.

·

Non-interest income increased 16% to £253 million due to higher current account-related fee income partly offset by lower investment and advice income.

·

Direct costs were 34% higher at £370 million due to FSCS levy and conduct-related provisions as well as additional investment in technology. Staff costs were 8% lower as headcount declined 9%.

·

Impairments declined 22% to £73 million reflecting lower customer default rates.

 

 

UK Corporate

 

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2012

2013

2013

2012

£m

£m

£m

£m

£m

Income statement

Net interest income

2,874 

2,974 

728 

725 

717 

Net fees and commissions

1,310 

1,365 

326 

328 

349 

Other non-interest income

283 

384 

75 

59 

107 

Non-interest income

1,593 

1,749 

401 

387 

456 

Total income

4,467 

4,723 

1,129 

1,112 

1,173 

Direct expenses

- staff

(912)

(940)

(229)

(229)

(226)

- other

(442)

(364)

(134)

(90)

(99)

Indirect expenses

(865)

(785)

(222)

(221)

(190)

(2,219)

(2,089)

(585)

(540)

(515)

Profit before impairment losses

2,248 

2,634 

544 

572 

658 

Impairment losses

(1,188)

(838)

(659)

(150)

(234)

Operating profit

1,060 

1,796 

(115)

422 

424 

Analysis of income by business

Corporate and commercial lending

2,557 

2,636 

639 

631 

672 

Asset and invoice finance

671 

685 

168 

169 

176 

Corporate deposits

350 

568 

106 

88 

87 

Other

889 

834 

216 

224 

238 

Total income

4,467 

4,723 

1,129 

1,112 

1,173 

Analysis of impairments/(recoveries) by sector

Financial institutions

10 

15 

Hotels and restaurants

53 

52 

16 

23 

Housebuilding and construction

39 

143 

12 

25 

Manufacturing

50 

49 

20 

17 

10 

Private sector education, health, social work,

recreational and community services

138 

37 

33 

36 

Property

439 

252 

236 

41 

71 

Wholesale and retail trade, repairs

74 

112 

15 

20 

47 

Asset and invoice finance

32 

40 

21 

10 

Shipping

341 

82 

310 

(1)

42 

Other

12 

56 

(8)

11 

Total impairment losses

1,188 

838 

659 

150 

234 

Of which RCR related (1)

410 

-

410 

-

-

 

Note:

(1)

Pertaining to the creation of RCR and related strategy.

 

 

 

UK Corporate

 

 

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2012

2013

2013

2012

Loan impairment charge as % of gross

customer loans and advances (excluding

reverse repurchase agreements) by sector

Financial institutions

0.2%

0.3%

0.3%

0.4%

0.2%

Hotels and restaurants

1.1%

0.9%

1.4%

0.5%

1.6%

Housebuilding and construction

1.3%

4.2%

1.7%

1.2%

2.9%

Manufacturing

1.2%

1.0%

1.9%

1.6%

0.9%

Private sector education, health, social work,

1.6%

0.4%

1.6%

1.7%

0.1%

recreational and community services

Property

2.0%

1.0%

4.3%

0.7%

1.1%

 Wholesale and retail trade, repairs

0.9%

1.3%

0.7%

1.0%

2.2%

Asset and invoice finance

0.3%

0.4%

0.7%

0.2%

0.4%

Shipping

5.2%

1.1%

19.1%

(0.1%)

2.2%

Other

0.2%

(0.1%)

0.2%

Total

1.2%

0.8%

2.6%

0.6%

0.9%

Key metrics

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2012

2013

2013

2012

Performance ratios

Return on equity (1)

7.9%

14.5%

(3.4%)

12.4%

13.2%

Net interest margin

3.07%

3.06%

3.13%

3.09%

2.97%

Cost:income ratio

50%

44%

52%

49%

44%

 

Note:

(1)

Divisional return on equity is based on divisional operating profit after tax divided by average notional equity (based on 10% of the monthly average of divisional RWAs, adjusted for capital deductions).

 

 

 

UK Corporate

 

 

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2013

2012

£bn

£bn

Change

£bn

Change

Capital and balance sheet

Loans and advances to customers (gross)

- financial institutions

5.5 

4.7 

17%

5.8 

(5%)

- hotels and restaurants

4.7 

5.5 

(15%)

5.6 

(16%)

- housebuilding and construction

2.9 

2.9 

3.4 

(15%)

- manufacturing

4.2 

4.3 

(2%)

4.7 

(11%)

- private sector education, health, social

work, recreational and community services

8.5 

8.6 

(1%)

8.7 

(2%)

- property

22.0 

23.1 

(5%)

24.8 

(11%)

- wholesale and retail trade, repairs

8.2 

8.4 

(2%)

8.5 

(4%)

- asset and invoice finance

11.7 

11.6 

1%

11.2 

4%

- shipping

6.5 

7.0 

(7%)

7.6 

(14%)

- other

28.3 

27.7 

2%

26.7 

6%

102.5 

103.8 

(1%)

107.0 

(4%)

Loan impairment provisions

(2.8)

(2.3)

22%

(2.4)

17%

Net loans and advances to customers

99.7 

101.5 

(2%)

104.6 

(5%)

Total third party assets

105.0 

107.0 

(2%)

110.2 

(5%)

Risk elements in lending

6.2 

6.0 

3%

5.5 

13%

Provision coverage (1)

46%

39%

700bp

45%

100bp

Customer deposits

124.7 

124.9 

127.1 

(2%)

Loan:deposit ratio (excluding repos)

80%

81%

(100bp)

82%

(200bp)

Risk-weighted assets

- Credit risk (non-counterparty)

77.7 

78.8 

(1%)

77.7 

- Operational risk

8.4 

8.4 

8.6 

(2%)

86.1 

87.2 

(1%)

86.3 

 

Note:

(1)

Provision coverage represents loan impairment provisions as a percentage of risk elements in lending.

 

Key points

2013 was a year in which UK Corporate underlined its commitment to support the UK economy and played an active role in the communities it operates in.

 

As part of this commitment the Bank appointed Sir Andrew Large to undertake a thorough and independent review of the lending standards and practices used by RBS and NatWest. UK Corporate will implement all of the Independent Lending Review's recommendations and is adopting a revised strategy and capabilities to enhance support to SMEs and the wider UK economic recovery while maintaining sound lending practices.

 

As part of the division's concerted effort to support its SME customers, UK Corporate has been proactively reviewing the business needs of SME customers to understand if they could benefit from the offer of additional facilities. In 2013, over 12,000 customers were identified for additional funding under UK Corporate's 'Statements of Appetite' initiative. The initiative resulted in approximately £6 billion of new funding being offered to customers.

 

 

UK Corporate

 

Key points (continued)

The division has continued to support the government-backed Funding for Lending Scheme (FLS) and as at 31 December 2013 had allocated in excess of £4.7 billion of new FLS-related lending to almost 25,000 customers, £3.1 billion of which has been drawn since the scheme was launched. Mid-sized manufacturers are being offered targeted support, with interest rates reduced by more than 1% in some cases. SME customers benefited from both lower interest rates and the removal of arrangement fees.

 

As well as delivering a range of lending initiatives, UK Corporate continued to develop new propositions for its customers. Following a successful pilot UK Corporate launched a leading business-to-business online community platform, Bizcrowd, to support independent needs matching. By the end of 2013 Bizcrowd had over 27,000 users and is now helping to bring businesses together across the UK.

 

During the course of 2013 UK Corporate's Business Banking Enterprise Programme helped over 40,000 entrepreneurs through over 1,000 events. Through its combination of nationwide start-up surgeries, mobile business schools and business academies, the programme offers support and advice to aspiring entrepreneurs, new start-up businesses and established SMEs looking to grow. Combined with UK Corporate's skills-based volunteering scheme, a programme offering all employees five days to volunteer with a charitable organisation, UK Corporate continued to deliver on its on-going commitment to communities.

 

2013 compared with 2012

·

The business delivered a return on equity of 11.0% excluding the impact of increased impairment losses related to the creation of RCR, primarily property and shipping exposures, which reduced return on equity by 3.1%.

·

Net interest income was 3% lower at £2,874 million, as increased income from re-pricing initiatives was offset by the lower rate environment impacting deposit returns, the non-repeat of 2012 deferred income recognition revisions (£58 million) and reduced lending volumes, as loan repayments coupled with run-off in property and shipping sectors outpaced new lending.

·

Non-interest income reduced 9% to £1,593 million, primarily from lower Markets revenue share income, a decline in operating lease income (offset by an associated reduction of operating lease depreciation in expenses), lower lending fees and higher derivative close-out costs associated with impaired assets.

·

Expenses, increased 6% to £2,219 million, primarily as a result of remediation provisions of £68 million, an increased share of branch network costs and an uplift in investment spend. This was offset by the reduction in operating lease depreciation, a decline in Markets revenue share related costs and lower staff incentive expenditure.

·

Whilst full year impairments include the additional impact of increased impairment losses related to the creation of RCR (£410 million), underlying impairments improved by £60 million, or 7%, to £778 million due to lower individual and collectively assessed provisions in the SME business, partially offset by higher individual cases in the mid-to-large corporate business.

·

Risk-weighted assets were broadly in line with 2012 at £86.1 billion as reduced asset volumes and movements into default offset increases resulting from the implementation of risk model changes.

 

 

UK Corporate

 

Key points (continued)

 

Q4 2013 compared with Q3 2013

·

Q4 2013 operating profit was down 27% at £307 million, excluding the impact of increased losses relating to the creation of RCR. Underlying income increased 3%, which was offset by higher impairments and customer remediation provisions.

·

Net interest income was in line with Q3 2013 as the increase from re-pricing initiatives was offset by a 1% decline in lending volumes from run-off in the property and shipping sectors.

·

Non-interest income increased 4% to £401 million due to higher equity gains and lower derivative close-out costs associated with impaired assets.

·

Total expenses excluding customer remediation provisions were broadly flat.

·

Underlying impairments, excluding the impact of increased losses relating to the creation of RCR, increased by £99 million to £249 million reflecting a small number of individual cases in the mid-to-large corporate business.

 

Q4 2013 compared with Q4 2012

·

Operating profit, excluding the impact of increased losses relating to the creation of RCR, was 28% lower at £307 million, reflecting higher impairments, the allocation of branch network costs and the increased customer remediation provisions.

·

Net interest income increased 2% to £728 million as the uplift from re-pricing activity was only partially offset by lower yields on current accounts and lower asset volumes.

·

Non-interest income was 12% lower at £401 million reflecting the reduced operating lease and Markets revenue share income and lower lending fees.

·

Total expenditure included the higher remediation charges and the increased share of retail branch network costs, which were partially offset by the reduced costs in relation to operating lease depreciation and Markets revenue share.

·

Impairments, excluding the increased losses relating to the creation of RCR, were 6% higher at £249 million, reflecting the increased individual provisions in the mid-to-large corporate business.

 

 

Wealth

 

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2012

2013

2013

2012

£m

£m

£m

£m

£m

Income statement

Net interest income

674 

720 

174 

169 

178 

Net fees and commissions

355 

366 

85 

90 

89 

Other non-interest income

64 

84 

18 

12 

18 

Non-interest income

419 

450 

103 

102 

107 

Total income

1,093 

1,170 

277 

271 

285 

Direct expenses

- staff

(405)

(419)

(85)

(102)

(85)

- other

(124)

(162)

(43)

(30)

(34)

Indirect expenses

(314)

(300)

(79)

(78)

(74)

(843)

(881)

(207)

(210)

(193)

Profit before impairment losses

250 

289 

70 

61 

92 

Impairment losses

(29)

(46)

(21)

(1)

(16)

Operating profit

221 

243 

49 

60 

76 

Analysis of income

Private banking

894 

956 

225 

222 

230 

Investments

199 

214 

52 

49 

55 

Total income

1,093 

1,170 

277 

271 

285 

Key metrics

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2012

2013

2013

2012

Performance ratios

Return on equity (1)

12.0%

13.1%

10.9%

13.1%

16.7%

Net interest margin

3.56%

3.73%

3.70%

3.56%

3.69%

Cost:income ratio

77%

75%

75%

77%

68%

 

Note:

(1)

Divisional return on equity is based on divisional operating profit after tax divided by average notional equity (based on 10% of the monthly average of divisional RWAs, adjusted for capital deductions).

 

 

 

Wealth

 

 

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2013

2012

£bn

£bn

Change

£bn

Change

Capital and balance sheet

Loans and advances to customers (gross)

- mortgages

8.7 

8.7 

8.8 

(1%)

- personal

5.6 

5.6 

5.5 

2%

- other

2.5 

2.6 

(4%)

2.8 

(11%)

16.8 

16.9 

(1%)

17.1 

(2%)

Loan impairment provisions

(0.1)

(0.1)

(0.1)

Net loans and advances to customers

16.7 

16.8 

(1%)

17.0 

(2%)

Risk elements in lending

0.3 

0.3 

0.2 

50%

Provision coverage (1)

43%

38%

500bp

44%

(100bp)

Assets under management (excluding deposits)

29.7 

30.5 

(3%)

28.9 

3%

Customer deposits

37.2 

38.1 

(2%)

38.9 

(4%)

Loan:deposit ratio (excluding repos)

45%

44%

100bp

44%

100bp

Risk-weighted assets

- Credit risk

- non-counterparty

10.0 

10.1 

(1%)

10.3 

(3%)

- counterparty

0.1 

(100%)

- Market risk

0.1 

100%

0.1 

- Operational risk

1.9 

1.9 

1.9 

12.0 

12.1 

(1%)

12.3 

(2%)

 

Note:

(1)

Provision coverage represents loan impairment provisions as a percentage of risk elements in lending.

 

Key points

2013 saw a major shake-up of the UK financial advice landscape with the implementation of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR). Clients welcomed Coutts' new fully compliant advice-led model where Coutts requires its advisers to achieve the more stringent Level 6 rating, in excess of the FCA's minimum Level 4 requirement. Coutts has received a number of industry accolades for its levels of service, such as 'UK Private Bank of the Year' (The Banker Global Private Banking Awards). Total assets under advice grew to approximately £3 billion over the year.

 

Following the deposit re-pricing strategy implemented in the second half of 2013 deposit margins have significantly improved. Lending volumes have remained resilient despite pay-downs in line with best-advice policy under RDR. In addition, a new international trust strategy was announced, strengthening the client offering by positioning it as a market-leading, client-centric trust business. This was achieved by the creation of a centre of excellence in Jersey, accompanied by withdrawal from the Cayman Islands and restructuring of the Geneva trust business.

 

Work continued on streamlining client-facing processes and driving increased benefits from the division's global technology platform, including significant enhancements to Coutts' online and digital client channels. A streamlining of the London property footprint from 11 buildings to 2 was also concluded, alongside further office rationalisation in the International business.

 

 

Wealth

 

Key points (continued)

 

2013 compared with 2012

·

Operating profit was 9% lower at £221 million, driven by lower income partially offset by a decrease in expenses and impairment losses.

·

Income declined by 7% to £1,093 million, with the reduction in net interest income reflecting the lower spread earned on deposits as a result of lower Group funding requirements.

·

Non-interest income fell by 7% to £419 million due to the disposal of the Latin American, Caribbean and African businesses for a profit of £15 million in H1 2012 together with a decline in fee income in the International business.

·

Expenses were 4% lower at £843 million as a result of reduced headcount, tight discretionary cost management and the non-recurrence of two regulatory fines totalling £26 million incurred during 2012. This was partially offset by a one-off UK tax treaty charge in the International business.

·

Client assets and liabilities managed by the division declined by 2%, with a £1.7 billion reduction in deposits following re-pricing initiatives in the UK in line with the wider Group funding strategy. Assets under management increased by 3% due to positive market movements. Lending was 2% lower, reflecting increased levels of repayments in the UK.

·

Impairments were £17 million lower at £29 million, largely reflecting a small number of specific impairments.

 

Q4 2013 compared with Q3 2013

·

Operating profit was £11 million lower at £49 million, driven by higher impairment losses partially offset by an increase in income and decrease in expenses.

·

Income was £6 million, 2%, higher at £277 million reflecting an increase in deposit margins following the implementation of product re-pricing in the UK.

·

Expenses of £207 million were 1% lower primarily due to lower staff incentive costs, partially offset by a one-off UK tax treaty charge in the International business

·

Client assets and liabilities were 2% lower with the decrease in assets under management mainly driven by low margin custody asset outflows and negative market movements. Deposits were £0.9 billion lower following re-pricing action in the UK. Lending remained broadly flat.

·

Impairments increased by £20 million reflecting a single specific impairment.

 

Q4 2013 compared with Q4 2012

·

Operating profit decreased by 36% as income decreased by £8 million to £277 million and expenses increased by £14 million to £207 million.

 

 

·

Net interest income decreased by £4 million, primarily driven by the lower spread earned on a number of deposit products. Non-interest income also fell £4 million as a result of lower transaction and investment volumes in the International business.

 

 

·

Expenses increased by £14 million, 7% to £207 million, reflecting increased investment in strategic and regulatory projects, partially offset by the continued tight management of discretionary costs.

·

Impairments were £5 million higher at £21 million.

 

 

International Banking

 

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2012

2013

2013

2012

£m

£m

£m

£m

£m

Income statement

Net interest income

713 

922 

173 

166 

201 

Non-interest income

1,135 

1,200 

271 

288 

283 

Total income

1,848 

2,122 

444 

454 

484 

Direct expenses

- staff

(530)

(580)

(123)

(137)

(103)

- other

(171)

(164)

(58)

(41)

(20)

Indirect expenses

(639)

(673)

(156)

(165)

(169)

(1,340)

(1,417)

(337)

(343)

(292)

Profit before impairment losses

508 

705 

107 

111 

192 

Impairment losses

(229)

(111)

(47)

(28)

(37)

Operating profit

279 

594 

60 

83 

155 

Of which:

Ongoing businesses

279 

602 

60 

83 

150 

Run-off businesses

(8)

Analysis of income by product

Cash management

738 

943 

185 

189 

205 

Trade finance

295 

291 

77 

77 

70 

Loan portfolio

814 

865 

182 

188 

207 

Ongoing businesses

1,847 

2,099 

444 

454 

482 

Run-off businesses

23 

Total income

1,848 

2,122 

444 

454 

484 

Analysis of impairments/(recoveries) by sector

Manufacturing and infrastructure

147 

42 

20 

21 

Property and construction

15 

20 

Transport and storage

55 

(3)

23 

Telecommunications, media and technology

(7)

12 

Banks and financial institutions

(15)

43 

(15)

Other

34 

10 

19 

12 

Total impairment losses

229 

111 

47 

28 

37 

Of which RCR related (1)

52 

-

52 

-

-

Loan impairment charge as % of gross

customer loans and advances (excluding

reverse repurchase agreements)

0.6%

0.3%

0.5%

0.3%

0.4%

 

Note:

(1)

Pertaining to the creation of RCR and related strategy.

 

 

 

International Banking

 

Key metrics

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2012

2013

2013

2012

Performance ratios (ongoing businesses)

Return on equity (1)

3.9%

9.1%

3.4%

4.7%

8.3%

Net interest margin

1.59%

1.64%

1.54%

1.47%

1.62%

Cost:income ratio

73%

66%

76%

76%

61%

 

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2013

2012

£bn

£bn

Change

£bn

Change

Capital and balance sheet

Loans and advances to customers (gross) (2)

- manufacturing and infrastructure

13.6 

15.0 

(9%)

15.8 

(14%)

- property and construction

2.4 

2.2 

9%

2.4 

- transport and storage

3.3 

3.2 

3%

2.5 

32%

- telecommunications, media and technology

2.8 

2.3 

22%

2.2 

27%

- banks and financial institutions

6.5 

8.4 

(23%)

9.1 

(29%)

- other

7.4 

10.8 

(31%)

10.2 

(27%)

36.0 

41.9 

(14%)

42.2 

(15%)

Loan impairment provisions

(0.3)

(0.3)

(0.4)

(25%)

Net loans and advances to customers

35.7 

41.6 

(14%)

41.8 

(15%)

Loans and advances to banks

8.0 

5.5 

45%

4.8 

67%

Securities

2.4 

2.4 

2.6 

(8%)

Cash and eligible bills

0.3 

0.3 

0.5 

(40%)

Other

2.1 

3.5 

(40%)

3.3 

(36%)

Total third party assets (excluding derivatives

mark-to-market)

48.5 

53.3 

(9%)

53.0 

(8%)

Risk elements in lending

0.5 

0.5 

0.4 

25%

Provision coverage (3)

69%

64%

500bp

93%

(2,400bp)

Customer deposits (excluding repos)

39.3 

47.6 

(17%)

46.2 

(15%)

Bank deposits (excluding repos)

6.5 

5.3 

23%

5.6 

16%

Loan:deposit ratio (excluding repos)

91%

87%

400bp

91%

-

Risk-weighted assets

- Credit risk (non-counterparty)

44.3 

43.7 

1%

46.7 

(5%)

- Operational risk

4.7 

4.7 

5.2 

(10%)

49.0 

48.4 

1%

51.9 

(6%)

 

Notes:

(1)

Divisional return on equity is based on divisional operating profit after tax, divided by average notional equity (based on 10% of the monthly average of divisional RWAs, adjusted for capital deductions), for the ongoing businesses.

(2)

Excludes disposal groups.

(3)

Provision coverage represents loan impairment provisions as a percentage of risk elements in lending.

 

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2012

2013

2013

2012

£m

£m

£m

£m

£m

Run-off businesses (1)

Total income

23 

Direct expenses

(1)

(31)

Operating profit/(loss)

(8)

 

Note:

(1)

Run-off businesses consist of the exited corporate finance business.

 

 

International Banking

 

Key points

International Banking provides for the needs of its customers through its offering of debt financing, risk management and transaction services across its network. Business conditions remain challenging as themes of low interest rates and margin compression continue. International Banking remained focused on cost discipline throughout 2013 and continued to strengthen its balance sheet. Despite credit model uplifts, risk-weighted assets reduced 6% year on year. 

 

The strength of the division's efforts in serving its customers' needs is reflected in recent external industry awards and recognition, including:

 

·

Best Trade Finance Bank, UK, and Best Supply Chain Finance Provider, Western Europe - Global Finance. Global Trade Review magazine's 'Leaders in Trade' award for Best Bank for Documentary Processing 2013, making this the 4th consecutive win for the bank.

 

·

A good performance in the Euromoney 2013 Cash Management Survey, particularly in Europe, ranking #1 in the Netherlands, #2 in the UK and #2 in Western Europe. International Banking improved on last year's performance in APAC, achieving a #8 ranking, and retained a #9 ranking in North America and a #6 ranking globally.

 

·

Received the 'Most Innovative Investment Bank for Loans' award at The Banker Investment Banking Awards 2013 providing a further indication that RBS is putting customers at the heart of its business.

 

·

Best Debt House, UK - Euromoney.

 

2013 compared with 2012

·

Operating profit, decreased by £315 million as lower income and higher impairments, including £52 million in relation to the accelerated asset recovery strategy associated with RCR, were only partially offset by lower costs.

·

Income was 13% lower:

Cash management was 22% lower reflecting a decline in three-month LIBOR rates as well as increased funding costs of liquidity buffer requirements.

Loan portfolio decreased by 6%, in line with a smaller balance sheet.

·

Expenses, were down £77 million, or 5%, reflecting continued emphasis on cost control and timely run-off of discontinued business. 

11

·

Impairment losses were £118 million higher than in 2012, including two large single-name provisions and £52 million in relation to the impact of the accelerated RCR asset recovery strategy.

·

Third party assets were down 8% due to reductions in the loan portfolio following increased levels of customer repayments partially offset by an increase in Asia trade volume.

·

Customer deposits declined by 15% in line with a change in Group funding strategy.

·

Risk-weighted assets decreased by 6% primarily as a result of management action to mitigate credit model increases and a smaller balance sheet.

·

Return on equity was 4% or 5% excluding the impact of the accelerated RCR asset recovery strategy compared with 9% in 2012.

 

 

International Banking

 

Key points (continued)

 

Q4 2013 compared with Q3 2013

·

Excluding the impact of the accelerated asset recovery strategy of £52 million, operating profit was up 35% with lower non-RCR-related impairments offsetting weaker income.

·

Expenses decreased 2% through continued cost discipline.

·

Excluding the impact of increased impairment losses related to the creation of RCR, impairments were £33 million lower driven by recoveries in Q4 2013.

·

Third party assets were down 9%, driven by a reduction in overdrafts, whichmainly reflected netting of pooled accounts.

·

Customer deposits were 17% lower in line with the divisional funding strategy.

 

Q4 2013 compared with Q4 2012

·

Operating profit was down 28%, excluding the impact of the accelerated asset recovery strategy, driven by lower income and higher costs.

·

Income was 8% lower:

 

Loan portfolio income declined 12% due to lower revenues from a smaller balance sheet.

Cash management income was 10% lower, driven by increased liquidity buffer costs and margin compression from falling interest rates.

Trade income was up 10%, driven by volume growth in Asia and EMEA.

·

Expenses increased by £45 million, including a £9 million write-off of technology intangibles. There was a larger bonus accrual release in Q4 2012.

 

·

Excluding the impact of increased impairment losses related to the creation of RCR, impairments were £42 million lower, driven by two large single name impairments in Q4 2012 and recoveries in Q4 2013.

 

Ulster Bank

 

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2012

2013

2013

2012

£m

£m

£m

£m

£m

Income statement

Net interest income

631 

649 

169 

154 

161 

Net fees and commissions

141 

145 

37 

35 

36 

Other non-interest income

99 

51 

25 

15 

Non-interest income

240 

196 

38 

60 

51 

Total income

871 

845 

207 

214 

212 

Direct expenses

- staff

(239)

(214)

(51)

(64)

(53)

- other

(63)

(49)

(21)

(15)

(14)

Indirect expenses

(252)

(258)

(64)

(63)

(70)

(554)

(521)

(136)

(142)

(137)

Profit before impairment losses

317 

324 

71 

72 

75 

Impairment losses

(1,774)

(1,364)

(1,067)

(204)

(318)

Operating loss

(1,457)

(1,040)

(996)

(132)

(243)

Analysis of income by business

Corporate

315 

360 

69 

76 

85 

Retail

408 

360 

98 

101 

93 

Other

148 

125 

40 

37 

34 

Total income

871 

845 

207 

214 

212 

Analysis of impairments by sector

Mortgages

235 

646 

24 

30 

135 

Commercial real estate

- investment

593 

221 

392 

104 

52 

- development

153 

55 

115 

12 

17 

Other corporate

771 

389 

534 

51 

97 

Other lending

22 

53 

17 

Total impairment losses

1,774 

1,364 

1,067 

204 

318 

Of which RCR related (1)

892 

-

892 

-

-

Loan impairment charge as % of gross

customer loans and advances (excluding

reverse repurchase agreements) by sector

Mortgages

1.2%

3.4%

0.5%

0.6%

2.8%

Commercial real estate

- investment

17.4%

6.1%

46.1%

11.6%

5.8%

- development

21.9%

7.9%

65.7%

6.9%

9.7%

Other corporate

10.9%

5.0%

30.1%

2.8%

5.0%

Other lending

1.8%

4.1%

0.7%

2.3%

5.2%

Total

5.6%

4.2%

13.6%

2.6%

3.9%

 

Note:

(1)

Pertaining to the creation of RCR and related strategy.

 

 

 

Ulster Bank

 

Key metrics

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2012

2013

2013

2012

Performance ratios

Return on equity (1)

(32.4%)

(21.8%)

(98.1%)

(12.0%)

(20.9%)

Net interest margin

1.91%

1.88%

2.10%

1.86%

1.93%

Cost:income ratio

64%

62%

66%

66%

65%

 

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2013

2012

£bn

£bn

Change 

£bn

Change 

Capital and balance sheet

Loans and advances to customers (gross)

Mortgages

19.0 

19.2 

(1%)

19.2 

(1%)

Commercial real estate

- investment

3.4 

3.6 

(6%)

3.6 

(6%)

- development

0.7 

0.7 

0.7 

Other corporate

7.1 

7.2 

(1%)

7.8 

(9%)

Other lending

1.2 

1.2 

1.3 

(8%)

31.4 

31.9 

(2%)

32.6 

(4%)

Loan impairment provisions

(5.4)

(4.5)

20%

(3.9)

38%

Net loans and advances to customers

26.0 

27.4 

(5%)

28.7 

(9%)

Risk elements in lending

- Mortgages

3.2 

3.3 

(3%)

3.1 

3%

- Commercial real estate

- investment

2.3 

2.1 

10%

1.6 

44%

- development

0.5 

0.4 

25%

0.4 

25%

- Other corporate

2.3 

2.5 

(8%)

2.2 

5%

- Other lending

0.2 

0.2 

0.2 

Total risk elements in lending

8.5 

8.5 

7.5 

13%

Provision coverage (2)

64%

52%

1,200bp

52%

1,200bp

Customer deposits

21.7 

22.2 

(2%)

22.1 

(2%)

Loan:deposit ratio (excluding repos)

120%

123%

(300bp)

130%

(1,000bp)

Risk-weighted assets

- Credit risk

- non-counterparty

28.2 

29.6 

33.6 

(16%)

- counterparty

0.3 

0.4 

(25%)

0.6 

(50%)

- Market risk

0.5 

0.1 

400%

0.2 

150%

- Operational risk

1.7 

1.7 

1.7 

30.7 

31.8 

(3%)

36.1 

(15%)

Spot exchange rate - €/£

1.201 

1.196 

1.227 

 

Notes:

(1)

Divisional return on equity is based on divisional operating loss after tax divided by average notional equity (based on 10% of the monthly average of divisional RWAs, adjusted for capital deductions).

(2)

Provision coverage represents loan impairment provisions as a percentage of risk elements in lending.

 

 

Ulster Bank

 

Key points

The creation of RCR will expedite the resolution of underperforming, capital intensive assets and allow Ulster Bank to focus on building a stronger core business for the future. The creation of RCR resulted in additional charges of £911 million in Ulster Bank's results in Q4 2013.

 

Operating performance for 2013, excluding the impact of the creation of RCR, improved by £494 million or 48% versus prior year primarily reflecting higher income and a 64% reduction in mortgage impairment losses driven by enhanced collections effectiveness, the development of programmes to assist customers in financial difficulty and a modest improvement in economic conditions.

 

Ulster Bank is committed to supporting the Irish economic recovery and £1.7 billion of funding has been made available to support new lending in 2014, £1 billion for business customers and £700 million for personal customers. The bank made considerable progress during 2013 in its commitment to building a really good bank that serves customers well.

 

Simplifying Banking

Ulster Bank delivered a number of improvements for personal and business customers in 2013:

The launch of initiatives such as "Get Cash", "Pay Your Contacts" and "Emergency Cash" provided a new range of simple and convenient services for customers to access their cash and make payments online and via mobile.

 

Further development of online and mobile banking for business customers focused on providing an efficient and effective day-to-day banking service. Enhancements during 2013 included a speedy and simplified account application process; registration for Anytime Banking via telephone; ability to manage personal and business accounts together and access to extended transaction history.

 

The efficiency and effectiveness of Ulster Bank's digital offering was evidenced by a 55% increase in mobile app registrations and more than 100 million transactions were carried out via digital channels during 2013. Over 315,000 customers regularly use mobile app banking services and 640,000 customers make regular use of online Anytime banking services.

 

Supporting Enterprise and the Community:

Supporting entrepreneurship and the growth of small businesses in the local community is a long term commitment of Ulster Bank. Highlights in 2013 included:

The Community Impact Fund and Business Woman Can initiative which facilitated women in local communities to set up their own business. The bank also supported a number of projects in schools across the island of Ireland through its MoneySense programme.

 

Ulster Bank's dedicated SME teams offer professional support and a range of products to help customers meet their banking challenges and grow their business. The agri-specialist team has introduced a number of initiatives during 2013 to support the farming sector.

 

The 'One Week in June' initiative raised £430,000 for a number of Irish charities through a series of fundraising events involving both customers and staff.

In partnership with Concern Worldwide and Disasters Emergency Committee, Ulster Bank ATMs, branches and online banking facilitated donations to the Philippines Typhoon emergency appeals.

 

Helping Customers out of Financial Difficulty:

Ulster Bank is committed to working with all customers in financial difficulty to find a solution. The Bank continued to invest in its Problem Debt Management Unit and further developed a range of solutions to make it easier for customers to enter into arrangements. As a consequence, the number of mortgage customers in arrears of 90 days or more has decreased every month since March 2013.

 

Ulster Bank

 

Key points (continued)

 

2013 compared with 2012

Excluding the impact of the creation of RCR, operating result improved by £494 million or 48% primarily due to a higher income and lower impairment losses on the mortgage portfolio.

Total income increased by £26 million or 3% to £871 million primarily reflecting hedging gains on the mortgage portfolio. Net interest margin for 2013 increased by 3 basis points to 1.91% although net interest income was £18 million lower at £631 million, largely driven by lower interest-earning assets and a higher cost of funding.

Total expenses increased by £33 million or 6% to £554 million driven by the costs of mandatory change programmes such as the Single Euro Payment Area, £18 million, an investment of £10 million in programmes to support customers in financial difficulty and an accelerated depreciation charge of £12 million.

Impairment losses, excluding the impact of RCR, were £482 million, 35% lower. This was predominantly due to a sharp reduction in losses on the mortgage portfolio which reduced by £411 million or 64% due to a decline in arrears levels driven by an improved collections performance and the development of programmes to assist customers in financial difficulty, coupled with stabilising residential property prices.

The loan:deposit ratio reduced from 130% to 120% during 2013 reflecting continued customer deleveraging and low levels of demand for new lending. Retail and SME deposit balances increased by 2% during 2013, offset by a reduction in wholesale customer balances, resulting in a 2% decline in total deposit balances.

Risk-weighted assets decreased by 15% reflecting a smaller performing loan book and stabilising credit metrics.

 

Q4 2013 compared with Q3 2013

Net interest margin increased 24 basis points in the quarter to 2.10% driving a £15 million or 10% increase in net interest income to £169 million mainly reflecting initiatives to reduce the bank's cost of funding.

Non-interest income declined by £22 million to £38 million primarily driven by an increased provision on a counterparty swap exposure related to the creation of RCR.

Total expenses reduced by £6 million or 4% to £136 million, principally attributable to a pension service cost reduction for 2013 and despite an accelerated depreciation charge of £12 million.

Impairment losses continued to fall, from £204 million to £175 million, excluding the impact of the creation of RCR, reflecting an improvement in property values and falling levels of arrears.

The loan:deposit ratio reduced from 123% to 120% in the quarter largely driven by a reduction in net loan balances to customers.

Risk-weighted assets decreased by £1.1 billion or 3% primarily reflecting the impact of newly defaulted RCR assets.

 

Q4 2013 compared with Q4 2012

Operating result improved by £158 million or 65%, excluding the impact of the creation of RCR, driven by a reduction in impairment losses on the mortgage portfolio.

Total income decreased by £5 million or 2% reflecting the increased provision on a counterparty swap exposure related to the creation of RCR largely offset by the benefits of re-pricing initiatives coupled with hedging gains on the mortgage portfolio.

Whilst total expenses reduced by £1 million reflecting the benefits of cost saving initiatives, there were a number of significant offsetting items in Q4 2013 and Q4 2012. These included the cost of mandatory change programmes, an accelerated depreciation charge, a pension service cost adjustment and an impairment charge on own property assets.

 

US Retail & Commercial (£ Sterling)

 

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2012

2013

2013

2012

£m

£m

£m

£m

£m

Income statement

Net interest income

1,916 

1,932 

479 

493 

465 

Net fees and commissions

761 

791 

182 

197 

197 

Other non-interest income

312 

368 

58 

66 

78 

Non-interest income

1,073 

1,159 

240 

263 

275 

Total income

2,989 

3,091 

719 

756 

740 

Direct expenses

- staff

(1,065)

(1,013)

(244)

(264)

(227)

- other

(972)

(1,014)

(246)

(249)

(263)

- litigation settlement

(88)

Indirect expenses

(149)

(131)

(41)

(42)

(27)

(2,186)

(2,246)

(531)

(555)

(517)

Profit before impairment losses

803 

845 

188 

201 

223 

Impairment losses

(156)

(91)

(46)

(59)

(23)

Operating profit

647 

754 

142 

142 

200 

Average exchange rate - US$/£

1.565 

1.585 

1.619 

1.551 

1.606 

Analysis of income by product

Mortgages and home equity

458 

540 

100 

109 

134 

Personal lending and cards

411 

402 

101 

106 

102 

Retail deposits

763 

852 

187 

197 

199 

Commercial lending

679 

609 

169 

175 

154 

Commercial deposits

403 

434 

100 

103 

101 

Other

275 

254 

62 

66 

50 

Total income

2,989 

3,091 

719 

756 

740 

Analysis of impairments by sector

Residential mortgages

28 

(1)

16 

Home equity

65 

95 

27 

13 

Corporate and commercial

(23)

(77)

25 

(13)

(20)

Other consumer

81 

65 

20 

24 

24 

Securities

Total impairment losses

156 

91 

46 

59 

23 

Loan impairment charge as % of gross

customer loans and advances (excluding

reverse repurchase agreements) by sector

Residential mortgages

0.5%

1.1%

0.1%

Home equity

0.5%

0.7%

0.9%

0.4%

Corporate and commercial

(0.1%)

(0.3%)

0.4%

(0.2%)

(0.3%)

Other consumer

0.9%

0.8%

0.9%

1.1%

1.2%

Total

0.3%

0.2%

0.4%

0.4%

0.2%

 

 

US Retail & Commercial (£ Sterling)

 

Key metrics

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2012

2013

2013

2012

Performance ratios

Return on equity (1)

7.2%

8.3%

6.5%

6.3%

9.0%

Adjusted return on equity (2)

7.2%

8.9%

6.5%

6.3%

9.0%

Net interest margin

2.95%

2.97%

2.98%

2.99%

2.90%

Cost:income ratio

73%

73%

74%

73%

70%

Adjusted cost:income ratio (2)

73%

71%

74%

73%

70%

 

 

 

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2013

2012

£bn

£bn

Change

£bn

Change

Capital and balance sheet

Loans and advances to customers (gross)

- residential mortgages

5.8 

5.6 

4%

5.8 

- home equity

12.1 

12.5 

(3%)

13.3 

(9%)

- corporate and commercial

24.1 

24.1 

23.8 

1%

- other consumer

8.6 

8.6 

8.4 

1%

50.6 

50.8 

51.3 

(2%)

Loan impairment provisions

(0.3)

(0.3)

(0.3)

Net loans and advances to customers

50.3 

50.5 

51.0 

(2%)

Total third party assets

71.7 

71.9 

72.8 

(2%)

Investment securities

12.9 

12.9 

12.0 

8%

Risk elements in lending

- retail

0.9 

0.9 

0.8 

13%

- commercial

0.1 

0.2 

(50%)

0.3 

(67%)

Total risk elements in lending

1.0 

1.1 

(9%)

1.1 

(9%)

Provision coverage (3)

26%

25%

100bp 

25%

100bp 

Customer deposits (excluding repos)

55.1 

58.0 

(5%)

59.2 

(7%)

Bank deposits (excluding repos)

2.0 

0.7 

186%

1.8 

11%

Loan:deposit ratio (excluding repos)

91%

87%

400bp

86%

500bp

Risk-weighted assets

- Credit risk

- non-counterparty

50.7 

50.6 

50.8 

- counterparty

0.5 

0.6 

(17%)

0.8 

(38%)

- Operational risk

4.9 

4.9 

4.9 

56.1 

56.1 

56.5 

(1%)

Spot exchange rate - US$/£

1.654 

1.618 

1.616 

 

Notes:

(1)

Divisional return on equity is based on divisional operating profit after tax divided by average notional equity (based on 10% of the monthly average of divisional RWAs, adjusted for capital deductions).

(2)

Excludes the litigation settlement in Q1 2012 and net gain on sale of Visa B shares in Q2 2012.

(3)

Provision coverage represents loan impairment provisions as a percentage of risk elements in lending.

 

Key points

Sterling strengthened against the US Dollar, with the spot exchange rate at 31 December 2013 increasing 2.4% compared with 31 December 2012.

Performance is described in full in the US dollar-based financial statements set out on pages 63 to 68.

 

US Retail & Commercial (US Dollar)

 

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2012

2013

2013

2012

$m

$m

$m

$m

$m

Income statement

Net interest income

2,998 

3,062 

781 

760 

747 

Net fees and commissions

1,190 

1,253 

298 

302 

315 

Other non-interest income

489 

584 

97 

101 

127 

Non-interest income

1,679 

1,837 

395 

403 

442 

Total income

4,677 

4,899 

1,176 

1,163 

1,189 

Direct expenses

- staff

(1,667)

(1,605)

(400)

(406)

(365)

- other

(1,521)

(1,609)

(402)

(382)

(422)

- litigation settlement

(138)

Indirect expenses

(233)

(206)

(66)

(65)

(42)

(3,421)

(3,558)

(868)

(853)

(829)

Profit before impairment losses

1,256 

1,341 

308 

310 

360 

Impairment losses

(244)

(145)

(75)

(91)

(38)

Operating profit

1,012 

1,196 

233 

219 

322 

Analysis of income by product

Mortgages and home equity

716 

856 

164 

168 

215 

Personal lending and cards

643 

637 

165 

164 

164 

Retail deposits

1,194 

1,348 

306 

302 

319 

Commercial lending

1,062 

965 

275 

269 

247 

Commercial deposits

631 

689 

163 

159 

163 

Other

431 

404 

103 

101 

81 

Total income

4,677 

4,899 

1,176 

1,163 

1,189 

Analysis of impairments by sector

Residential mortgages

44 

(2)

24 

Home equity

101 

150 

43 

21 

Corporate and commercial

(36)

(120)

38 

(21)

(31)

Other consumer

127 

104 

33 

38 

39 

Securities

13 

Total impairment losses

244 

145 

75 

91 

38 

Loan impairment charge as % of gross

customer loans and advances (excluding

reverse repurchase agreements) by sector

Residential mortgages

0.5%

1.1%

0.1%

Home equity

0.5%

0.7%

0.9%

0.4%

Corporate and commercial

(0.1%)

(0.3%)

0.4%

(0.2%)

(0.3%)

Other consumer

0.9%

0.8%

0.9%

1.1%

1.2%

Total

0.3%

0.2%

0.4%

0.4%

0.2%

 

 

US Retail & Commercial (US Dollar)

 

Key metrics

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2012

2013

2013

2012

Performance ratios

Return on equity (1)

7.2%

8.3%

6.5%

6.3%

9.0%

Adjusted return on equity (2)

7.2%

8.9%

6.5%

6.3%

9.0%

Net interest margin

2.95%

2.97%

2.98%

2.99%

2.90%

Cost:income ratio

73%

73%

74%

73%

70%

Adjusted cost:income ratio (2)

73%

71%

74%

73%

70%

 

 

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2013

2012

$bn

$bn

Change

$bn

Change

Capital and balance sheet

Loans and advances to customers (gross)

- residential mortgages

9.6 

9.1 

5%

9.4 

2%

- home equity

20.1 

20.2 

21.5 

(7%)

- corporate and commercial

39.8 

39.0 

2%

38.5 

3%

- other consumer

14.1 

13.9 

1%

13.5 

4%

83.6 

82.2 

2%

82.9 

1%

Loan impairment provisions

(0.4)

(0.4)

(0.5)

(20%)

Net loans and advances to customers

83.2 

81.8 

2%

82.4 

1%

Total third party assets

118.7 

116.4 

2%

117.7 

1%

Investment securities

21.3 

20.9 

2%

19.5 

9%

Risk elements in lending

- retail

1.5 

1.4 

7%

1.3 

15%

- commercial

0.2 

0.3 

(33%)

0.6 

(67%)

Total risk elements in lending

1.7 

1.7 

1.9 

(11%)

Provision coverage (3)

26%

25%

100bp 

25%

100bp 

Customer deposits (excluding repos)

91.1 

93.9 

(3%)

95.6 

(5%)

Bank deposits (excluding repos)

3.3 

1.1 

200%

2.9 

14%

Loan:deposit ratio (excluding repos)

91%

87%

400bp

86%

500bp

Risk-weighted assets

- Credit risk

- non-counterparty

83.8 

81.9 

2%

82.0 

2%

- counterparty

0.8 

0.9 

(11%)

1.4 

(43%)

- Operational risk

8.2 

8.0 

2%

7.9 

4%

92.8 

90.8 

2%

91.3 

2%

 

Notes:

(1)

Divisional return on equity is based on divisional operating profit after tax divided by average notional equity (based on 10% of monthly average of divisional RWAs, adjusted for capital deductions).

(2)

Excludes the litigation settlement in Q1 2012 and net gain on sale of Visa B shares in Q2 2012.

(3)

Provision coverage represents loan impairment provisions as a percentage of risk elements in lending.

 

 

US Retail & Commercial (US Dollar)

 

Key points

On 1 November 2013, RBS announced plans to accelerate its previously announced partial initial public offering of RBS Citizens Financial Group (RBSCFG) into the second half of 2014. RBS intends to fully divest its position in RBSCFG by the end of 2016, leaving it as a standalone regional bank, owned by public shareholders.

 

RBSCFG has commenced a number of actions in 2013 aimed at improving financial performance. RBSCFG continued to drive profitable growth in its core business by focusing on the customer and delivering a differentiated experience. In addition, RBSCFG has launched a series of initiatives aimed at narrowing the performance gap with competitors, including selectively expanding lending areas where RBSCFG has proven capabilities (such as Mid-Corporate, Specialty Verticals) and selective expansion of risk appetite (moving from super-prime to prime in certain products).

 

RBSCFG has also launched transformational initiatives in 2013 including:

·

A special initiative called Project 'TOP', 'Tapping Our Potential'. The project intends to improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the franchise by utilising ideas generated by our colleagues.

·

On 7 January 2014, RBSCFG announced the sale of its Chicago-area retail branches, small business operations and select middle market relationships in the Chicago market to U.S. Bank National Association, the lead bank of U.S. Bancorp. RBSCFG will maintain a presence in Chicago through its commercial business lines and several national consumer business lines not included in the sale(1). The sale, expected to close in mid-2014 (subject to regulatory approval), includes 94 Charter One branches in the Chicago area, $5.3 billion in local deposits and $1.1 billion in locally originated loans for a deposit premium of approximately $315 million, or 6%. The proceeds will be reinvested in the remaining franchise, where we have stronger market positions and better long-term growth prospects.

 

Moreover, RBSCFG continued to grow its core franchise by consistently delivering a differentiated customer experience and leveraging its strong market presence (top 5 deposit market share in 8 of its top 10 Metropolitan Statistical Areas).

 

In 2013, Consumer Banking continued to improve customer convenience, address the shift in customer preference, and expand its distribution presence. Consumer Banking installed more than 900 intelligent deposit machines (enhanced ATMs), improved the web account opening process, simplified online banking log-in, and released a new mobile application optimised for the iPad. Consumer Banking also implemented a new branch image capture system throughout the network that automates teller processing and offers secure paperless transactions, debit card identification and clear receipts that provide on-the-spot balance availability.

 

 

 

US Retail & Commercial (US Dollar)

 

Key points (continued)

In recognition of the customer experience it offers, Money magazine named Citizens Bank one of the "Best Banks in America" in 2013. In addition to a "robust presence" defined by its many branches and ATMs, Money recognised RBSCFG's extended branch hours that include seven-day-a-week supermarket branches. Money also noted that RBSCFG's convenience options also extend to its mobile banking apps for Android and iPhone, which are generating positive customer feedback in the industry. An August report issued by Xtreme Labs noted that "Citizens Bank is the only bank with the highest rated apps on both Android (4.5 stars) and iOS (4.5 stars) platforms".

 

The Small Business Banking and Commercial Enterprise Banking divisions were integrated into one consolidated Business Banking division within Consumer Banking, targeting companies with up to $25 million in annual sales. The consolidation will enhance the customer experience, transform sales and service, and align products and processes.

 

Commercial Banking remained focused on growing and deepening relationships by providing thought leadership and improved product capabilities to clients. Commercial and Industry loan growth was 8.5% compared with the same time period a year ago, which was 1.3% higher than the market(2). The strong results are partially due to the launch of several growth initiatives, which includes expanding our MidCorporate business nationally, as well as growing our Franchise Finance, Lender Finance and other key industry verticals.

 

Corporate Finance & Capital Markets continued to take market share from both regional competitors and large money centre banks. Commercial Banking moved up in the Overall Middle Market Bookrunner league table from an unranked position in 2009 to #6 by origination volume and #8 by number of transactions in Q4 2013.

 

Furthermore, the strategic alliance with Oppenheimer allowed Commercial bankers to deliver M&A ideas and solutions that are helping us provide comprehensive solutions to our clients. This alliance won the Barlow Research Associates' Monarch Innovation Award for "Most Innovative Product". The award highlights RBSCFG's commitment to making it easier for middle market companies to develop financial strategies that encompass both commercial banking and investment banking products and services.

 

As a result of our ongoing focus on providing thought leadership to our clients, our most recent client survey (Q3 2013) showed significant improvement in Middle Market customer satisfaction metrics over the same period a year ago. Net Promoter score increased from 36 to 50, which is well above the peer average of 42. "Proactively Provides Advice and Solutions" score was up from 62% to 85% and lead relationships as a percent of total relationships improved from 51% to 58%. Both metrics are strong indicators of our Commercial bankers' thought leadership capabilities.

 

 

 

Notes:

(1)

RBSCFG will continue to operate several businesses in the Chicago market, including the consumer businesses lines of mortgage lending, Education Finance and Auto Finance. RBS Citizens, the bank's commercial banking division, will continue a diverse range of commercial banking operations in Chicago including Asset-Based Lending, Asset Finance, Equipment Leasing, Commercial Real Estate, Treasury Solutions, Capital Markets, Sponsor Finance, Franchise Finance and the majority of its corporate banking business.

(2)

Source: SNL Financial. Based on most recent regulatory data as of Q3 2013. Market includes all US banks required to file regulatory reports.

 

US Retail & Commercial (US Dollar)

 

Key points (continued)

 

2013 compared with 2012

·

Operating profit of $1,012 million was down $184 million, or 15%. The operating environment and market conditions remained challenging, with intense competition for loans. An extended period of low short-term rates limited net interest margin expansion and the rise in long-term rates dramatically slowed mortgage refinance volumes.

·

Net interest income was down 2% at $2,998 million due to a smaller investment portfolio, consumer loan run-off and the effect of prevailing economic conditions on asset yields partially offset by the benefit of interest rate swaps, commercial loan growth and favourable funding costs.

·

Average loans and advances were flat, with commercial loan growth of 5% despite competition for lending opportunities offset by run-off of long-term fixed-rate consumer products.

·

Average customer deposits were flat, with planned run-off of high priced time deposits and lower wholesale deposits offset by growth achieved in checking and money market balances. Consumer checking balances grew by 3% while small business checking balances grew by 7% over the year.

·

Excluding the $75 million gross gain on the sale of Visa B shares in 2012, non-interest income was down $83 million, or 5% at $1,679 million, reflecting lower mortgage banking fees as refinancing volumes have slowed, and lower deposit fees. This was partially offset by higher securities gains and commercial banking fee income.

·

Excluding the $138 million litigation settlement in 2012 relating to a class action lawsuit regarding the way overdraft fees were assessed on customer accounts prior to 2010 and the $13 million litigation reserve associated with the sale of Visa B shares, total expenses of $3,421 million were broadly in line with prior year. This largely reflects a mortgage servicing rights impairment recapture driven by the increase in long-term rates offset by the cost of regulatory compliance and new technology investments and a one-off $33 million pension gain in 2012.

·

Impairment losses increased by $99 million to $244 million for the year and represented 0.3% of loans and advances to customers.

 

Q4 2013 compared with Q3 2013

·

Operating profit of $233 million increased by $14 million, or 6%, driven by higher income and lower impairments partially offset by higher expenses.

·

Net interest income was up 3% to $781 million due to a larger investment portfolio, favourable funding costs and commercial loan growth.

·

Higher rates led to investment security purchases resulting in portfolio growth of $1.5 billion in the quarter and $3.9 billion during the second half, reversing first half run-off.

·

Average loans and advances were up 2%, driven by commercial loan growth, a strategic initiative to purchase residential mortgages and shift to hold more originations on the balance sheet.

·

Non-interest income was down $8 million, or 2% at $395 million, reflecting lower deposit fees due to a change in the posting order of customer transactions and lower mortgage banking fees as originations continue to trend down (33% lower than prior quarter). Mortgage activity is slowing as market rates have risen leading to lower applications combined with gains at a lower level. Commercial banking fee income was flat to the prior quarter with strong capital markets fees offset by deterioration in leasing income.

·

Total expenses were up $15 million, or 2% at $868 million, largely reflecting a litigation reserve in Q4 2013.

·

Impairment losses decreased by $16 million to $75 million for the quarter.

 

US Retail & Commercial (US Dollar)

 

Key points (continued)

 

Q4 2013 compared with Q4 2012

·

Operating profit of $233 million decreased by $89 million, or 28%, largely driven by higher expenses and impairments.

 

 

·

Net interest income was up $34 million, or 5% at $781 million, driven by the benefit of both run-off of legacy and newly transacted interest rate swaps and deposit pricing discipline partially offset by consumer loan run-off.

 

 

·

Non-interest income was down $47 million, or 11% at $395 million, driven by lower mortgage banking fees, down $42 million.

 

 

·

Total expenses were up $39 million at $868 million reflecting a one-off $33 million pension gain in Q4 2012.

 

 

·

Impairment losses increased by $37 million to $75 million in the quarter.

 

 

Markets

 

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2012

2013

2013

2012

£m

£m

£m

£m

£m

Income statement

Net interest income from banking activities

159 

113 

62 

41 

46 

Net fees and commissions receivable

220 

318 

44 

50 

41 

Income from trading activities

2,910 

3,911 

517 

730 

513 

Other operating income (net of related funding costs)

33 

141 

13 

41 

Non-interest income

3,163 

4,370 

564 

793 

595 

Total income

3,322 

4,483 

626 

834 

641 

Direct expenses

- staff

(1,177)

(1,453)

(192)

(299)

(87)

- other

(723)

(722)

(186)

(148)

(207)

Indirect expenses

(710)

(762)

(175)

(178)

(186)

(2,610)

(2,937)

(553)

(625)

(480)

Profit before impairment losses

712 

1,546 

73 

209 

161 

Impairment (losses)/recoveries (1)

(92)

(37)

(34)

(22)

Operating profit

620 

1,509 

39 

210 

139 

Of which:

Ongoing businesses (2)

655 

1,431 

92 

217 

269 

Run-off and recovery businesses

(35)

78 

(53)

(7)

(130)

Analysis of income by product

Rates

1,053 

1,922 

189 

390 

323 

Currencies

1,000 

775 

214 

257 

207 

Asset-backed products

943 

1,322 

204 

125 

169 

Credit markets

699 

735 

143 

187 

157 

Total income ongoing businesses

3,695 

4,754 

750 

959 

856 

Inter-divisional revenue share

(612)

(708)

(132)

(162)

(169)

Run-off and recovery businesses

239 

437 

37 

(46)

Total income

3,322 

4,483 

626 

834 

641 

Memo - Fixed income and currencies

Total income ongoing businesses

3,695 

4,754 

750 

959 

856 

Less: primary credit markets

(561)

(574)

(128)

(146)

(160)

Total fixed income and currencies

3,134 

4,180 

622 

813 

696 

 

Notes:

(1)

Includes £18 million pertaining to the creation of RCR and related strategy.

(2)

The ongoing businesses comprise the Rates, Currencies, Asset backed products and Credit markets areas.

 

 

 

Markets

 

Key metrics

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2012

2013

2013

2012

Performance ratios

Return on equity (1)

5.0%

9.6%

1.5%

7.0%

3.8%

Cost:income ratio

79%

66%

88%

75%

75%

Compensation ratio (2)

35%

32%

31%

36%

14%

 

 

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2013

2012

£bn

£bn

Change

£bn

Change

Capital and balance sheet

Loans and advances to customers (gross)

25.4 

24.4 

4%

29.8 

(15%)

Loan impairment provisions

(0.2)

(0.2)

(0.2)

Net loans and advances to customers

25.2 

24.2 

4%

29.6 

(15%)

Net loans and advances to banks

12.5 

15.5 

(19%)

16.6 

(25%)

Reverse repos

76.2 

95.6 

(20%)

103.8 

(27%)

Securities

69.8 

71.4 

(2%)

92.4 

(24%)

Cash and eligible bills

20.3 

19.6 

4%

30.2 

(33%)

Other

8.8 

21.9 

(60%)

11.9 

(26%)

Total third party assets (excluding derivatives

mark-to-market)

212.8 

248.2 

(14%)

284.5 

(25%)

Net derivative assets (after netting)

15.5 

18.6 

(17%)

21.9 

(29%)

Provision coverage (3)

85%

77%

800bp

77%

800bp

Customer deposits (excluding repos)

21.5 

25.8 

(17%)

26.3 

(18%)

Bank deposits (excluding repos)

23.8 

29.3 

(19%)

45.4 

(48%)

Risk-weighted assets

- Credit risk

- non-counterparty

10.8 

10.5 

3%

14.0 

(23%)

- counterparty

17.5 

26.5 

(34%)

34.7 

(50%)

- Market risk

26.4 

26.4 

36.9 

(28%)

- Operational risk

9.8 

9.8 

15.7 

(38%)

64.5 

73.2 

(12%)

101.3 

(36%)

 

Notes:

(1)

Divisional return on equity is based on divisional operating profit after tax, divided by average notional equity (based on 10% of the monthly average of divisional RWAs, adjusted for capital deductions).

(2)

Compensation ratio is based on staff costs as a percentage of total income.

(3)

Provision coverage represents loan impairment provisions as a percentage of risk elements in lending.

 

 

 

Markets

 

 

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2012

2013

2013

2012

Income statement (ongoing business)

£m

£m

£m

£m

£m

Total income

3,094 

4,076 

619 

800 

691 

Direct expenses

(1,750)

(1,902)

(353)

(408)

(247)

Indirect expenses

(682)

(753)

(154)

(176)

(183)

Impairment (losses)/recoveries

(7)

10 

(20)

Operating profit

655 

1,431 

92 

217 

269 

Performance ratios (ongoing business)

Return on equity (1)

6.8%

11.5%

4.6%

9.3%

9.2%

Cost:income ratio

79%

65%

82%

73%

62%

Compensation ratio (2)

35%

31%

29%

34%

10%

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2013 

2012 

Balance sheet (ongoing business)

£bn

£bn

£bn

Total third party assets (excluding derivatives mark-to-market)

198.8 

231.4 

259.3 

Risk-weighted assets

52.1 

56.9 

79.1 

 

Notes:

(1)

Divisional return on equity is based on divisional operating profit after tax, divided by average notional equity (based on 10% of the monthly average of divisional RWAs, adjusted for capital deductions), for ongoing businesses.

(2)

Compensation ratio is based on staff costs as a percentage of total income.

 

Key points

In 2013, Markets launched and executed a strategic repositioning of the business, aimed at reducing risk, tightening controls, consolidating the geographic footprint and reducing complexity by refocusing on the franchise's core strengths in fixed income products. The division met or exceeded all internal targets for reducing controllable costs, risk weighted assets and balance sheet, while meeting revenue and operating profit expectations. Controls were enhanced, trading was integrated into four financial hubs, the front-to-back operating model was simplified and an agreement was reached for the sale of the Investor Products and Equity Derivatives business. Market share in the four core product areas (Rates, Currencies, Asset Backed Products and Credit) remained broadly stable with high profile client transactions executed across the globe. As a result of the strategic repositioning, Markets ended 2013 better positioned for the changing regulatory and external environment.

 

Lower income in 2013 compared with 2012 reflected both the strategic scaling back of the balance sheet and risk reduction in a difficult market environment. Client activity was limited by the uncertainty that surrounded the much anticipated tapering of the Federal Reserve's programme of quantitative easing. This contrasted with 2012 when markets were boosted by the European Central Bank's Long Term Refinancing Operation. Nevertheless, Markets' core businesses remained resilient and continued to produce positive results. Currencies income increased significantly year on year and Corporate Debt Capital Markets reaffirmed its leading position in the GBP market. 

 

Markets

 

Key points (continued)

 

2013 compared with 2012

·

Operating profit fell by £889 million with income falling by 26%, partly offset by significant cost reductions. The de-risking of Markets resulted in a 36% reduction in risk-weighted assets.

 

 

·

Rates actively repositioned the business during 2013, lowering the balance sheet and reducing risk. This, combined with a weak trading performance in H1 2013, resulted in subdued returns.

 

 

·

Currencies income increased as the franchise remained resilient and FX Options benefited from opportunities in volatile FX and emerging markets.

 

 

·

Asset Backed Products continued to perform well, although income was affected by investor concerns regarding tapering of the Federal Reserve's programme of quantitative easing and a reduction in the balance sheet and risk resources deployed by the business.

 

 

·

Credit Markets reflected the previous year's de-risking of credit trading and witnessed a modest reduction in Debt Capital Markets income, although the business executed a number of significant transactions and retained its leading position in corporate GBP issuance.

 

 

·

Costs fell by 11%, reflecting a reduction in headcount of 1,000 - split evenly between the front and back-office - and tightly controlled discretionary expenses, although this was offset by a higher level of legal costs, primarily related to legacy issues in the US Asset Backed Products business.

 

 

·

The increase in impairments was driven predominantly by provisions against a single exposure in 2013. 

 

 

·

Reducing risk and refocusing the division on core fixed income and currencies products drove a substantial reduction in both balance sheet and risk capital. Third party assets were £72 billion lower than 31 December 2012 and risk-weighted assets, at £65 billion, were down £37 billion.

 

Q4 2013 compared with Q3 2013

·

A small operating profit in Q4 2013 reflected the expected seasonal slow-down and a weaker trading performance in Rates, although this was mitigated by an improvement in Asset Backed Products.

 

 

·

The fall in Rates reflected lower volumes and a robust trading performance in Q3 2013.

 

 

·

Currencies income reduced as opportunities in FX Options were more limited following an exceptional period of volatility in both Q2 and Q3 2013.

 

 

·

Asset Backed Products rebounded as positive economic news and increased clarity concerning the pace and timing of tapering of the Federal Reserve's programme of quantitative easing reassured markets.

 

 

·

Lower Credit income was driven by fewer high value transactions in Debt Capital Markets following a spike in activity towards the end of Q3 2013. 

 

 

·

Costs fell by £72 million, driven by lower staff costs, including the impact of the strategic decision to focus resources on core fixed income and currencies products.

 

 

·

The strategic reduction of the division's balance sheet and capital continued apace as third party assets and risk-weighted assets fell, respectively, by a further £35 billion and £9 billion over the quarter.

 

 

Markets

 

Key points (continued)

 

Q4 2013 compared with Q4 2012

·

Operating profit fell by £100 million, driven by an exceptional reduction to variable compensation in the prior year.

 

 

·

The reduction in both third party assets and risk-weighted assets was reflected in Rates lower income, although Asset Backed Products benefitted from renewed investor confidence as the market reacted to the Federal Reserve's clarification of intended pace and timing of tapering of quantitative easing.

 

 

·

Headcount fell by 1,000 and significant cost reductions were implemented. This was more than offset, however, by the impact of the reduction to variable compensation in Q4 2012 following the Group's LIBOR settlement.

 

 

Central items

 

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2012

2013

2013

2012

£m

£m

£m

£m

£m

Central items not allocated

(89)

84 

(174)

(19)

118 

 

Note:

(1)

Costs/charges are denoted by brackets.

 

Funding and operating costs have been allocated to operating divisions based on direct service usage, the requirement for market funding and other appropriate drivers where services span more than one division.

 

Residual unallocated items relate to volatile corporate items that do not naturally reside within a division.

 

Key points

 

2013 compared with 2012

·

Central items not allocated, represented a debit of £89 million in 2013 compared with a credit of £84 million in 2012, a reduction of £173 million.

·

This has been principally driven by higher unallocated Treasury and funding costs, £175 million higher, including volatile items under IFRS and lower gains on Treasury available-for-sale securities, down £156 million from £880 million in 2012 to £724 million in 2013.

·

Central items included various legacy litigation and conduct provisions totalling £127 million for 2013, a reduction of £33 million compared with 2012, and a property-related impairment of £65 million which have been offset by the non-repeat of £175 million costs incurred in 2012 in relation to the technology incident and credits totalling £80 million recognised in relation to the Group's share of profit from its stake in Saudi Hollandi, which was held as a disposal group in 2012.

 

Q4 2013 compared with Q3 2013

·

Central items not allocated represented a debit of £174 million in Q4 2013 compared with a debit of £19 million in Q3 2013, an increase of £155 million.

·

This increase has been principally driven by higher unallocated Treasury and funding costs, up £197 million including volatile items under IFRS, along with lower gains on Treasury available-for-sale securities, down £36 million to £114 million for Q4 2013 compared with £150 million recognised in Q3 2013.

 

Q4 2013 compared with Q4 2012

·

Central items not allocated represented a debit of £174 million compared with a credit of £118 million in Q4 2012.

·

This has been principally driven by higher unallocated Treasury and funding costs, up £260 million including volatile items under IFRS, along with lower gains on Treasury available-for-sale securities, down £73 million to £114 million for Q4 2013 compared with £187 million in Q4 2012.

 

 

Non-Core

 

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2012

2013

2013

2012

£m

£m

£m

£m

£m

Income statement

Net interest income

(61)

346 

(30)

(33)

59 

Net fees and commissions

55 

105 

11 

28 

Loss from trading activities

(148)

(654)

(218)

(109)

(50)

Other operating income

- rental income

142 

421 

21 

40 

47 

- other (1)

(334)

70 

(377)

(23)

(116)

Non-interest income

(285)

(58)

(563)

(86)

(91)

Total income

(346)

288 

(593)

(119)

(32)

Direct expenses

- staff

(203)

(276)

(37)

(50)

(50)

- operating lease depreciation

(76)

(246)

(18)

(17)

(51)

- other

(128)

(164)

(34)

(30)

(47)

Indirect expenses

(198)

(258)

(50)

(48)

(59)

(605)

(944)

(139)

(145)

(207)

Loss before impairment losses

(951)

(656)

(732)

(264)

(239)

Impairment losses

(4,576)

(2,223)

(3,164)

(581)

(703)

Operating loss

(5,527)

(2,879)

(3,896)

(845)

(942)

 

Note:

(1)

Includes losses on disposals (year ended 31 December 2013 - £221 million loss; year ended 31 December 2012 - £14 million loss; Q4 2013 - £79 million loss; Q3 2013 - £73 million loss; Q4 2012 - £115 million loss).

 

 

 

Non-Core

 

 

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2012

2013

2013

2012

£m

£m

£m

£m

£m

Analysis of (loss)/income by business

Banking and portfolios

(496)

40 

(556)

(84)

(111)

International businesses

51 

250 

10 

(31)

29 

Markets

99 

(2)

(47)

(4)

50 

Total (loss)/income

(346)

288 

(593)

(119)

(32)

(Loss)/income from trading activities

Monoline exposures

(46)

(205)

(43)

(21)

(35)

Credit derivative product companies

(5)

(205)

(5)

(9)

Asset-backed products

103 

101 

60 

16 

Other credit exotics

32 

(28)

13 

Equities

(2)

(5)

Banking book hedges

(38)

(2)

Other

(237)

(277)

(234)

(100)

(30)

(148)

(654)

(218)

(109)

(50)

Impairment losses

Banking and portfolios (1)

4,646 

2,346 

3,201 

589 

723 

International businesses

56 

(9)

15 

Markets

(71)

(179)

(28)

(12)

(35)

Total impairment losses

4,576 

2,223 

3,164 

581 

703 

Of which RCR related (2)

3,118 

-

2,918 

200 

-

Loan impairment charge as % of gross

customer loans and advances (excluding

reverse repurchase agreements) (3)

Banking and portfolios (4)

12.9%

4.2%

35.9%

5.2%

5.0%

International businesses

0.5%

5.1%

(18.0%)

4.0%

5.5%

Total

12.8%

4.2%

35.3%

5.2%

4.8%

 

 

Key metrics

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2012

2013

2013

2012

Performance ratio

Net interest margin

(0.19%)

0.31%

(0.36%)

(0.35%)

0.29%

 

Notes:

(1)

Includes Ulster Bank impairment losses of £3,027 million (year ended 31 December 2012 - £983 million; Q4 2013 - £2,198 million; Q3 2013 - £398 million; Q4 2012 - £364 million).

(2)

Pertaining to the creation of RCR and related strategy.

(3)

Includes disposal groups.

(4)

Ulster Bank - 26.1% (year ended 31 December 2012 - 7.6%; Q4 2013 - 75.8%; Q3 2013 - 13.2%; Q4 2012 - 11.3%). Banking and portfolios excluding Ulster Bank - 6.0% (year ended 31 December 2012 - 3.1%; Q4 2013 - 17.1%; Q3 2013 - 1.9%; Q4 2012 - 3.0%).

 

 

 

Non-Core

 

 

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2013

2012

£bn

£bn

Change

£bn

Change

Capital and balance sheet

Loans and advances to customers (gross) (1)

35.6 

40.4 

(12%)

55.4 

(36%)

Loan impairment provisions

(13.8)

(11.3)

22%

(11.2)

23%

Net loans and advances to customers

21.8 

29.1 

(25%)

44.2 

(51%)

Total third party assets (excluding derivatives)

28.0 

37.3 

(25%)

57.4 

(51%)

Total third party assets (including derivatives)

31.2 

41.1 

(24%)

63.4 

(51%)

Risk elements in lending (1)

19.0 

19.8 

(4%)

21.4 

(11%)

Provision coverage (2)

73%

57%

1,600bp

52%

2,100bp

Customer deposits (1)

2.2 

2.4 

(8%)

2.7 

(19%)

Risk-weighted assets

- Credit risk

- non-counterparty

21.0 

29.2 

(28%)

45.1 

(53%)

- counterparty

3.7 

6.5 

(43%)

11.5 

(68%)

- Market risk

3.3 

4.0 

(18%)

5.4 

(39%)

- Operational risk

1.2 

1.2 

(1.6)

175%

29.2 

40.9 

(29%)

60.4 

(52%)

 

Notes:

(1)

Excludes disposal groups.

(2)

Provision coverage represents loan impairment provisions as a percentage of risk elements in lending.

 

 

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2013

2012

£bn

£bn

£bn

Gross customer loans and advances

Banking and portfolios

35.4 

40.0 

54.5 

International businesses

0.2 

0.4 

0.9 

35.6 

40.4 

55.4 

Risk-weighted assets

Banking and portfolios

26.2 

36.7 

53.3 

International businesses

0.7 

1.0 

2.4 

Markets

2.3 

3.2 

4.7 

29.2 

40.9 

60.4 

Third party assets (excluding derivatives)

Banking and portfolios

25.9 

34.8 

51.1 

International businesses

0.3 

0.4 

1.2 

Markets

1.8 

2.1 

5.1 

28.0 

37.3 

57.4 

 

 

Non-Core

 

Third party assets (excluding derivatives)

31 December

Run-off 

Disposals/ 

Drawings/ 

Impairments 

FX 

31 December

2012 

restructuring 

roll overs 

2013

Year ended 31 December 2013

£bn

£bn 

£bn 

£bn 

£bn 

£bn 

£bn

Commercial real estate

22.1 

(5.3)

(2.3)

0.2 

(4.1)

0.3 

10.9 

Corporate

25.5 

(8.2)

(4.6)

0.8 

(0.3)

(0.2)

13.0 

SME

1.0 

(0.5)

(0.2)

0.3 

Retail

3.2 

(0.6)

(0.6)

(0.2)

1.8 

Other

0.5 

(0.3)

0.2 

Markets

5.1 

(0.3)

(3.0)

1.8 

Total (1)

57.4 

(15.2)

(10.7)

1.0 

(4.6)

0.1 

28.0 

30 September

Run-off 

Disposals/ 

Drawings/ 

Impairments 

FX 

31 December

2013

restructuring 

roll overs 

2013

Quarter ended 31 December 2013

£bn

£bn 

£bn 

£bn 

£bn 

£bn 

£bn

Commercial real estate

16.0 

(1.6)

(0.8)

0.2 

(2.8)

(0.1)

10.9 

Corporate

16.5 

(1.4)

(1.7)

0.1 

(0.3)

(0.2)

13.0 

SME

0.4 

(0.1)

0.3 

Retail

2.1 

(0.1)

(0.1)

(0.1)

1.8 

Other

0.2 

0.2 

Markets

2.1 

0.1 

(0.4)

1.8 

Total

37.3 

(3.1)

(2.9)

0.3 

(3.2)

(0.4)

28.0 

30 June

Run-off 

Disposals/ 

Drawings/ 

Impairments 

FX 

30 September

2013 

restructuring 

roll overs 

2013 

Quarter ended 30 September 2013

£bn

£bn 

£bn 

£bn 

£bn 

£bn 

£bn

Commercial real estate

18.3 

(1.1)

(0.5)

(0.5)

(0.2)

16.0 

Corporate

19.9 

(2.0)

(1.0)

0.2 

(0.6)

16.5 

SME

0.5 

(0.1)

0.4 

Retail

3.0 

(0.1)

(0.6)

(0.1)

(0.1)

2.1 

Other

0.2 

0.2 

Markets

3.5 

(0.1)

(1.1)

(0.2)

2.1 

Total

45.4 

(3.4)

(3.2)

0.2 

(0.6)

(1.1)

37.3 

 

Note:

(1)

Disposals of £0.8 billion have been signed as at 31 December 2013 but are pending completion (30 September 2013 - £0.2 billion; 31 December 2012 - £0.2 billion).

 

 

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2013

2012

Commercial real estate third party assets

£bn

£bn

£bn

UK (excluding NI)

4.7 

5.6 

8.9 

Ireland (ROI and NI)

2.3 

4.7 

5.8 

Spain

0.8 

1.2 

1.4 

Rest of Europe

2.8 

4.0 

4.9 

USA

0.3 

0.5 

0.9 

RoW

0.2 

Total (excluding derivatives)

10.9 

16.0 

22.1 

 

 

Non-Core

 

 

Year ended

Quarter ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2012

2013

2013

2012

£m

£m

£m

£m

£m

Impairment losses by donating division

and sector (1)

UK Retail

Personal

(1)

Total UK Retail

(1)

UK Corporate

Manufacturing and infrastructure

60 

19 

66 

(3)

Property and construction

228 

88 

89 

16 

Transport

40 

16 

Financial institutions

(8)

(38)

(23)

Lombard

(4)

48 

(8)

15 

Other

40 

107 

23 

53 

Total UK Corporate

356 

240 

174 

26 

56 

Ulster Bank

Commercial real estate

- investment

837 

288 

679 

29 

91 

- development

1,836 

611 

1,237 

356 

256 

Other corporate

345 

77 

279 

12 

16 

Other EMEA

Total Ulster Bank

3,027 

983 

2,198 

398 

364 

US Retail & Commercial

Auto and consumer

55 

49 

12 

15 

19 

Cards

(2)

SBO/home equity

83 

130 

23 

14 

22 

Residential mortgages

12 

21 

Commercial real estate

(12)

(1)

(2)

Commercial and other

(3)

(12)

(2)

Total US Retail & Commercial

156 

177 

36 

39 

44 

International Banking

Manufacturing and infrastructure

(42)

Property and construction

835 

623 

534 

92 

96 

Transport

26 

199 

21 

(1)

51 

Telecoms, media and technology

24 

32 

19 

Financial institutions

(49)

(58)

(2)

(17)

75 

Other

245 

18 

184 

33 

Total International Banking

1,039 

817 

757 

117 

238 

Other

Wealth

(1)

(1)

Central items

Total Other

(1)

(1)

Total impairment losses

4,576 

2,223 

3,164 

581 

703 

Of which RCR related (2)

3,118 

2,918 

200 

 

Notes:

(1)

Impairment losses include those relating to AFS securities; sector analyses above include allocation of latent impairment charges.

(2)

Pertaining to the creation of RCR and related strategy.

 

 

 

Non-Core

 

 

31 December

30 September

31 December

2013

2013

2012

£bn

£bn

£bn

Gross loans and advances to customers (excluding reverse

repurchase agreements) by donating division and sector

UK Corporate

Manufacturing and infrastructure

0.1 

Property and construction

1.7 

2.2 

3.6 

Transport

2.7 

3.5 

3.8 

Financial institutions

0.2 

Lombard

0.2 

0.2 

0.4 

Other

1.2 

0.9 

4.2 

Total UK Corporate

5.8 

6.8 

12.3 

Ulster Bank

Commercial real estate

- investment

3.2 

3.4 

3.4 

- development

6.9 

7.2 

7.6 

Other corporate

1.5 

1.5 

1.6 

Other EMEA

0.3 

Total Ulster Bank

11.6 

12.1 

12.9 

US Retail & Commercial

Auto and consumer

0.2 

0.2 

0.6 

SBO/home equity

1.5 

1.7 

2.0 

Residential mortgages

0.3 

0.3 

0.4 

Commercial real estate

0.2 

0.2 

0.4 

Commercial and other

0.1 

0.1 

0.1 

Total US Retail & Commercial

2.3 

2.5 

3.5 

International Banking

Manufacturing and infrastructure

1.4 

1.6 

3.9 

Property and construction

7.5 

9.2 

12.3 

Transport

1.4 

1.6 

1.7 

Telecoms, media and technology

0.8 

0.7 

0.4 

Financial institutions

2.9 

3.4 

4.7 

Other

1.9 

2.4 

3.7 

Total International Banking

15.9 

18.9 

26.7 

Other

Wealth

0.1 

Total Other

0.1 

Gross loans and advances to customers (excluding reverse

repurchase agreements)

35.6 

40.4 

55.4 

 

 

 

 

Non-Core

 

Key points

Non-Core has successfully achieved and surpassed its five year Strategic Plan target, reducing third party assets from the opening £258 billion position to end 2013 significantly below the original c.£40 billion target at £28 billion. Over the life of Non-Core this represents an overall reduction of £230 billion, or 89%. This was achieved through a mixture of disposals, run-off and impairments. By the end of 2013, the Non-Core funded balance sheet was c.4% of the Group's funded balance sheet compared with 21% when the division was created. RWAs have reduced from £171 billion to £29 billion, or 83%, over the life of Non-Core.

 

Third party assets were reduced by £29 billion, or 51%, during the year. Approximately £3.1 billion of the reduction was due to increased impairments as a result of the change in the future run-down/disposal plan for the remaining Non-Core assets under the transition to RCR. 

 

2013 is the final reporting period for the Non-Core division. Approximately £12 billion of assets which were managed by Non-Core are to be returned to the relevant Core divisions, with the remaining assets transferring to RCR from 1 January 2014.

 

2013 compared with 2012

·

Third party assets declined by £29 billion, or 51%, reflecting run-off of £15 billion, disposals of £11 billion and impairments of £5 billion, of which £3.1 billion is driven by the new RCR strategy to exit these assets over a shorter timeframe than previous plans.

·

Risk-weighted assets were £31 billion lower, driven by disposals and run-off.

·

Operating loss of £5,527 million was £2,648 million higher than 2012, principally due to a £2,353 million increase in impairments. This was predominantly due to £3,118 million of 2013 impairments related to the creation of RCR, most significantly with £2,299 million in Ulster Bank and £742 million in International Banking, driven by the new RCR strategy to exit these assets over a shorter timeframe than previous plans, which has led to increased impairment losses on the non-performing assets.

·

Operating loss before impairment losses was £295 million higher with a reduction in net interest income of £407 million, £207 million additional disposal losses and £104 million further fair value writedowns offset by £506 million lower losses from trading activities.

·

The reduction in net interest income of £407 million was driven by a 31% fall in interest earning assets driven by run-off and disposals.

·

Headcount declined by 1,700, or 55% to 1,400 of which 1,000 relates to operations in India and Romania, reflecting divestment activity and run-off.

 

Q4 2013 compared with Q3 2013

·

Third party assets declined by £9 billion to £28 billion, driven by disposals of £3 billion, run-off of £3 billion and impairments of £3 billion (predominantly reflecting the new RCR strategy).

·

Risk-weighted assets fell by £12 billion, driven by disposals and run-off.

·

Operating loss of £3,896 million was £3,051 million higher than Q3 2013, principally due to higher impairments driven by the RCR increases noted above and includes £277 million RCR additional fair value losses.

 

Q4 2013 compared with Q4 2012

·

Operating loss increased by £2,954 million, principally due to higher impairments related to the creation of RCR, and lower valuations for assets held at fair value.

 

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