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Performance
The notes included in this section focus on the results and performance of the Group. Information on the
income generated, expenditure incurred, segmental performance, tax, earnings per share and dividends are
included here.
Note 2: Segmental reporting
Presentation of segmental reporting
The Group’s segmental reporting is in accordance with IFRS 8 Operating Segments. Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent
with the internal reporting provided to the Executive Committee, which is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of
the operating segments and has been identified as the chief operating decision maker. All transactions between business segments are
conducted on an arm’s length basis, with intra-segment revenue and costs being eliminated in Head Office. Income and expenses directly
associated with each segment are included in determining business segment performance.
An analysis of the Group’s performance by business segment and income by geographic segment is included on pages 249 and 250
Note 3: Net interest income
Accounting for interest income and expense
The Group applies IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. Interest income on loans and advances at amortised cost,
available for sale debt investments, and interest expense on financial liabilities held at amortised cost, are calculated using the effective interest
method which allocates interest, and direct and incremental fees and costs, over the expected lives of the assets and liabilities.
The effective interest method requires the Group to estimate future cash flows, in some cases based on its experience of customers’ behaviour,
considering all contractual terms of the financial instrument, as well as the expected lives of the assets and liabilities. Due to the large number
of products and types (both assets and liabilities), in the normal course of business there are no individual estimates that are material to the
results or financial position.
See also Note 14 Financial assets designated at fair value and Note 17 Financial liabilities designated at fair value for relevant
accounting policies.
2013
£m
2012
£m
2011
£m
Cash and balances with central banks 219 253 392
Available for sale investments 1,804 1,736 2,137
Loans and advances to banks 468 376 350
Loans and advances to customers 15,613 16,448 17,271
Other 211 399 439
Interest income 18,315 19,212 20,589
Deposits from banks (201) (257) (366)
Customer accounts (2,656) (2,485) (2,526)
Debt securities in issue (2,176) (2,921) (3,524)
Subordinated liabilities (1,572) (1,632) (1,813)
Other (110) (263) (159)
Interest expense (6,715) (7,558) (8,388)
Net interest income 11,600 11,654 12,201
Interest income includes £179m (2012: £211m, 2011: £243m) accrued on impaired loans.
Other interest income principally includes interest income relating to reverse repurchase agreements and hedging activity. Similarly, other interest
expense principally includes interest expense relating to repurchase agreements and hedging activity.
Included in net interest income is hedge ineffectiveness as detailed on page 302.
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