FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the
month of November
HSBC Holdings plc
42nd
Floor, 8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ, England
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STATEMENT ON THE BANK OF ENGLAND
2018 STRESS TEST RESULTS
HSBC Holdings plc ('HSBC') notes the publication today of the
results of the Bank of England's 2018 concurrent stress test. The
Bank of England's results show that, under the hypothetical annual
cyclical stress scenario, HSBC's common equity tier 1 ('CET1')
capital ratio on an IFRS 9 transitional basis1 would
fall to a low point of 9.1%, above HSBC's CET1 hurdle rate of
7.8%.
On an IFRS 9 non-transitional basis, HSBC's CET1 capital ratio is
projected to reach a low point of 8.2% which is above HSBC's IFRS 9
non-transitional CET1 hurdle rate of 6.6%.
The Bank of England applied the same stresses in the 2018 annual
cyclical scenario as used in the 2017 exercise. Using the same
scenario has allowed the Bank of England to isolate the impact on
the stress test results of the introduction of IFRS 9 in 2018. The
scenario modelled a hypothetical synchronised global downturn with
growth in Hong Kong and China and other emerging market economies
in which HSBC operates being particularly adversely affected. The
scenario also incorporated a rise in the UK bank rate to 4% and a
sharp depreciation of sterling.
Today's results demonstrate HSBC's continued capital strength under
this severe scenario.
The results incorporate strategic management actions, including CRD
IV restrictions, which have been accepted by the Bank of England
for the purposes of this exercise. Under adverse economic
circumstances, we would in practice consider a variety of
management actions depending on the particular prevailing
circumstances. Our intention, as evidenced by past actions, is to
maintain a conservative and prudent stance on capital
management.
The Bank of England's 2018 stress test results are available to
view in full on the Bank of England's website at:
https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/news.
HSBC's results under the annual cyclical scenario are shown
below.
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Minimum stressed ratio after 'strategic' management actions and
before conversion of AT1
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Actual
(end-2017)(j)
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Minimum stressed ratio (before 'strategic' management actions or
AT1 conversions)
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Non-dividend 'strategic' management actions only(i)
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All 'strategic' management actions including CRD IV related
restrictions
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Minimum stressed ratio (after the impact of 'strategic' management
actions and conversion of AT1)
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Hurdle rate
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Actual (2018 Q3)
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IFRS 9 Transitional
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Common equity tier 1 ratio(a)
(b)
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14.6%
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5.8%
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6.4%
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9.1%
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9.1%
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7.8%
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14.3%
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Tier 1 capital ratio(c)
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17.4%
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7.7%(g)
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8.5%(g)
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11.1%(g)
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11.1%(g)
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17.3%
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Total capital ratio(d)
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21.0%
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10.0%(g)
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11.0%(g)
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13.6%(g)
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13.6%(g)
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20.7%
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Memo: risk weighted assets (US$
billion)
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872
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1,118(g)
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1,039(g)
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1,041(g)
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1,041(g)
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863
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Memo: CET1 (US$
billion)
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127
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65(g)
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67(g)
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95(g)
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95(g)
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123
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Tier 1 leverage ratio(a)
(e)
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6.1%
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3.9%
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4.0%
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4.6%
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4.6%
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3.75%
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5.9%
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Memo: leverage exposure (US$
billion)
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2,346
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2,284(h)
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2,239(h)
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2,241(h)
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2,241(h)
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2,448
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IFRS 9 Non-transitional
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Common equity tier 1 ratio(f)
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14.5%
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6.3%
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6.7%
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8.2%
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8.2%
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6.6%
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14.2%
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Tier 1 leverage ratio(f)
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6.1%
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3.5%
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3.6%
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4.2%
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4.2%
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3.34%
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5.9%
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Sources: HSBC's published accounts and STDF submissions, Bank of
England analysis and calculations.
(a)
The low points for the common equity tier 1 (CET1) ratio and
leverage ratio shown in the table do not necessarily occur in the
same year of the stress scenario and correspond to the year where
the minimum stressed ratio is calculated after 'strategic'
management actions and before AT1 conversion.
(b)
The CET1 capital ratio is defined as CET1 capital expressed as a
percentage of risk-weighted assets, where these are in line with
CRR and the UK implementation of CRD IV via the PRA
Rulebook.
(c)
Tier 1 capital ratio is defined as tier 1 capital expressed as a
percentage of RWAs where tier 1 capital is defined as the sum of
CET1 capital and additional tier 1 capital in line with the UK
implementation of CRD IV.
(d)
Total capital ratio is defined as total capital expressed as a
percentage of RWAs where total capital is defined as the sum of
tier 1 capital and tier 2 capital in line with the UK
implementation of CRD IV.
(e)
The tier 1 leverage ratio is tier 1 capital expressed as a
percentage of the leverage exposure measure excluding central bank
reserves, in line with the PRA's Policy Statement
PS21/17.
(f)
The low point year on a non-transitional IFRS 9 basis may differ to
the low point year on a transitional IFRS 9 basis. Non-transitional
IFRS 9 hurdle rates are hypothetical. The Bank will review its
method for calculating these hurdle rates in future
years.
(g)
Corresponds to the same year as the minimum CET1 ratio over the
stress scenario after 'strategic' management actions.
(h)
Corresponds to the same year as the minimum leverage ratio over the
stress scenario after 'strategic' management actions.
(i)
This excludes CRD IV distribution restrictions. Where a bank is
subject to such restrictions all non business as usual cuts to
distributions subject to CRD IV restrictions will appear in the
next column - 'All 'strategic' management actions including CRD IV
distribution restrictions'. This should not be interpreted as a
judgement by the Bank that any or all of such cuts are conditional
on such restrictions.
(j)
Actuals for end-2017 are shown on the basis of 1 January 2018 in
order to incorporate the implementation of IFRS 9.
Investor enquiries to:
Media enquiries to:
Footnote:
1HSBC's CET1 ratio on a
transitional basis is calculated using the EU's regulatory
transitional arrangements for IFRS 9 in article 473a of the Capital
Requirements Regulation.
Note to editors:
HSBC Holdings plc
HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of the HSBC Group, is
headquartered in London. The Group serves customers worldwide from
around 3,800 offices in 66 countries and territories in Europe,
Asia, North and Latin America, and the Middle East and North
Africa. With assets of US$2,603bn at 30 September 2018, HSBC
is one of the world's largest banking and financial services
organisations.
ends/all
SIGNATURE
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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HSBC
Holdings plc
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By:
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Name:
Ben J S Mathews
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Title:
Group Company Secretary
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Date:
28 November
2018
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