UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010
or
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File No. 001-07511
STATE STREET CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Massachusetts | 04-2456637 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
One Lincoln Street Boston, Massachusetts |
02111 | |
(Address of principal executive office) | (Zip Code) |
617-786-3000
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Date File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer x Accelerated filer ¨ Non-accelerated filer ¨ Smaller reporting company ¨
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
The number of shares of State Streets common stock outstanding on April 30, 2010 was 501,714,719
STATE STREET CORPORATION
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2010
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
State Street Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Through its subsidiaries, including its principal banking subsidiary, State Street Bank and Trust Company, which we refer to as State Street Bank, State Street Corporation provides a full range of products and services to meet the needs of institutional investors worldwide. Unless otherwise indicated or unless the context requires otherwise, all references in this Managements Discussion and Analysis to State Street, we, us, our or similar terms mean State Street Corporation and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. All references in this Form 10-Q to the parent company are to State Street Corporation. At March 31, 2010, we had consolidated total assets of $153.97 billion, consolidated total deposits of $90.34 billion, consolidated total shareholders equity of $15.41 billion and employed 27,700.
Our customers include mutual funds, collective investment funds and other investment pools, corporate and public retirement plans, insurance companies, foundations, endowments and investment managers. Our two lines of business, Investment Servicing and Investment Management, provide products and services including custody, recordkeeping, daily pricing and administration, shareholder services, foreign exchange, brokerage and other trading services, securities finance, deposit and short-term investment facilities, loan and lease financing, investment manager and alternative investment operations outsourcing, performance, risk and compliance analytics, investment research services and investment management, including passive and active U.S. and non-U.S. equity and fixed-income strategies. We had $19.04 trillion of assets under custody and administration and $1.93 trillion of assets under management at March 31, 2010. Information about these assets, and financial information about our business lines, is provided in the Consolidated Results of OperationsTotal Revenue and Line of Business Information sections of this Managements Discussion and Analysis.
This Managements Discussion and Analysis is part of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter of 2010 which we filed with the SEC, and updates the Managements Discussion and Analysis in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, which we refer to as the 2009 Form 10-K. You should read the financial information in this Managements Discussion and Analysis and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q in conjunction with the financial and other information contained in the 2009 Form 10-K. Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period classifications as presented in this Form 10-Q.
We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles, which we refer to as GAAP, and which require management to make judgments in the application of its accounting policies that involve significant estimates and assumptions about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Certain accounting policies are considered by management to be relatively more significant in this respect. These policies relate to the accounting for fair value measurement; the accounting for interest revenue recognition and other-than-temporary impairment; and the accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets. Additional information about these accounting policies is included in the Significant Accounting Estimates section of Managements Discussion and Analysis in our 2009 Form 10-K. There were no changes to these accounting policies during the first quarter of 2010.
Certain financial information provided in this Managements Discussion and Analysis has been prepared on both a GAAP basis and a non-GAAP, or operating basis. Management measures and compares certain financial information on an operating basis, as it believes this presentation supports meaningful comparisons from period to period and the analysis of comparable financial trends with respect to State Streets normal ongoing business operations. Management believes that operating-basis financial information, which reports
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revenue from non-taxable sources on a fully taxable-equivalent basis and excludes the effect of revenue and expenses outside of the normal course of our business, facilitates an investors understanding and analysis of State Streets underlying financial performance and trends in addition to financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Form 10-Q, including this Managements Discussion and Analysis, contains statements that are considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. securities laws, including statements about industry trends, managements future expectations and other matters that do not relate strictly to historical facts and are based on assumptions by management. Forward-looking statements are often identified by such forward-looking terminology as plan, expect, look, believe, anticipate, estimate, seek, may, will, trend, target and goal, or similar terms or variations of such terms. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements about our confidence in our strategies and our expectations about our financial performance, market growth, acquisitions and divestitures, new technologies, services and opportunities, the outcome of legal proceedings and our earnings.
Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, which change over time, are based on managements expectations and assumptions at the time the statements are made, and are not guarantees of future results. Managements expectations and assumptions, and the continued validity of the forward-looking statements, are subject to change due to a broad range of factors affecting the national and global economies, the equity, debt, currency and other financial markets, as well as factors specific to State Street and its subsidiaries, including State Street Bank. Factors that could cause changes in the expectations or assumptions on which forward-looking statements are based include, but are not limited to:
| financial market disruptions and the economic recession, whether in the U.S. or internationally, and monetary and other governmental actions, including regulation, taxes and fees, designed to address or otherwise be responsive to such disruptions and recession, including actions taken in the U.S. and internationally to address the financial and economic disruptions that began in 2007; |
| increases in the volatility of, or declines in the levels of, our net interest revenue or other revenue influenced by market factors, changes in the composition of the assets on our consolidated balance sheet and the possibility that we may be required to change the manner in which we fund those assets; |
| the financial strength and continuing viability of the counterparties with which we or our customers do business and to which we have investment, credit or financial exposure; |
| the liquidity of the U.S. and international securities markets, particularly the markets for fixed-income securities, and the liquidity requirements of our customers; |
| the credit quality, credit agency ratings, and fair values of the securities in our investment securities portfolio, a deterioration or downgrade of which could lead to other-than-temporary impairment of the respective securities and the recognition of an impairment loss in our consolidated statement of income; |
| the maintenance of credit agency ratings for our debt and depository obligations as well as the level of credibility of credit agency ratings; |
| the ability to complete our announced and pending acquisitions, as well as future acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures, including the ability to obtain regulatory approvals, the ability to arrange financing as required, and the ability to satisfy other closing conditions; |
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| the risks that acquired businesses will not be integrated successfully, or that the integration will take longer than anticipated, that expected synergies will not be achieved or unexpected disynergies will be experienced, that customer and deposit retention goals will not be met, that other regulatory or operational challenges will be experienced and that disruptions from the transaction will harm relationships with customers, employees or regulators; |
| the possibility of our customers incurring substantial losses in investment pools where we act as agent, and the possibility of general reductions in the valuation of customer assets under our management; |
| our ability to attract deposits and other low-cost, short-term funding; |
| potential changes to the competitive environment, including changes due to the effects of consolidation, and perceptions of State Street as a suitable service provider or counterparty; |
| the level and volatility of interest rates and the performance and volatility of securities, credit, currency and other markets in the U.S. and internationally; |
| our ability to measure the fair value of the investment securities on our consolidated balance sheet; |
| the results of litigation, government investigations and similar disputes or proceedings; |
| the enactment of new legislation and changes in governmental regulation and enforcement that affect us or our customers, and which may increase our costs and expose us to risk related to compliance; |
| current proposals for legislative and regulatory changes that may impose special taxes or assessments on us, change the activities in which we are permitted to engage or change the standard of liability for certain services that we provide; |
| adverse publicity or other reputational harm; |
| the performance and demand for the products and services we offer, including the level and timing of withdrawals from our collective investment products; |
| our ability to grow revenue, attract and/or retain and compensate highly skilled people, control expenses and attract the capital necessary to achieve our business goals and comply with regulatory requirements; |
| our ability to control operating risks, information technology systems risks and outsourcing risks and our ability to protect our intellectual property rights, the possibility of errors in the quantitative models we use to manage our business and the possibility that our controls will fail or be circumvented; |
| the potential for new products and services to impose additional costs on us and expose us to increased operational risk; |
| changes in accounting standards and practices; and |
| changes in tax legislation and in the interpretation of existing tax laws by U.S. and non-U.S. tax authorities that impact the amount of taxes due. |
Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed in our forward-looking statements and from our historical financial results due to the factors discussed in this section and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q or disclosed in our other SEC filings, including the risk factors included in our 2009 Form 10-K. Forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our expectations or beliefs as of any date subsequent to the time this Form 10-Q is filed with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to revise the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q to reflect events after the time it is filed with the SEC. The factors discussed above are not intended to be a complete summary of all risks and uncertainties that may affect our businesses. We cannot anticipate all potential economic, operational and financial developments that may adversely affect our consolidated results of operations and financial condition.
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Forward-looking statements should not be viewed as predictions, and should not be the primary basis upon which investors evaluate State Street. Any investor in State Street should consider all risks and uncertainties disclosed in our SEC filings, including our filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in particular our reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, or registration statements filed under the Securities Act of 1933, all of which are accessible on the SECs website at www.sec.gov or on our website at www.statestreet.com.
OVERVIEW OF FINANCIAL RESULTS
Quarters Ended March 31, | ||||||||
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||
Total fee revenue |
$ | 1,540 | $ | 1,422 | ||||
Net interest revenue |
661 | 564 | ||||||
Gains related to investment securities, net |
95 | 16 | ||||||
Total revenue |
2,296 | 2,002 | ||||||
Provision for loan losses |
15 | 84 | ||||||
Expenses |
1,579 | 1,304 | ||||||
Income before income tax expense |
702 | 614 | ||||||
Income tax expense |
207 | 138 | ||||||
Net income |
$ | 495 | $ | 476 | ||||
Adjustments to net income(1) |
| (31 | ) | |||||
Net income available to common shareholders |
$ | 495 | $ | 445 | ||||
Earnings per common share: |
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Basic |
$ | .99 | $ | 1.03 | ||||
Diluted |
.99 | 1.02 | ||||||
Average common shares outstanding (in thousands): |
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Basic |
494,588 | 432,179 | ||||||
Diluted |
498,056 | 435,299 | ||||||
Cash dividends declared |
$ | .01 | $ | .01 | ||||
Return on average common shareholders equity |
13.4 | % | 15.7 | % |
(1) | Adjustments were related to preferred stock issued in connection with the U.S. Treasurys TARP program in 2008 and redeemed in June 2009. |
Financial Highlights
For the first quarter of 2010, we recorded net income of $495 million, or $0.99 per diluted common share, compared to $445 million, or $1.02 per diluted common share, for the first quarter of 2009. Return on average common equity was 13.4% for the first quarter of 2010 compared to 15.7% for the same period in 2009.
Total revenue for the first quarter of 2010 increased 15% compared to the same period in 2009, with total fee revenue up 8% in the same comparison. Servicing fee and management fee revenue were up 15% and 25%, respectively, generally the result of increases in equity market valuations as measured by the published indices presented in the INDEX table in this Managements Discussion and Analysis on page 8. Both servicing and management fees also benefited compared to the first quarter of 2009 from the impact of new business won in prior periods on current-period revenue. Trading services revenue compared to the first quarter of 2009 decreased
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slightly, primarily due to a decline in foreign exchange trading revenue attributable to lower market volatility, which was largely offset by an increase in brokerage fees related to higher electronic trading volumes. Securities finance revenue decreased 60% primarily as a result of lower spreads, partly offset by slightly higher lending volumes. Processing fees and other revenue increased 145%, primarily the result of net revenue related to certain tax-advantaged investments, including a gain from a leasing transaction.
Net interest revenue increased 17% for the first quarter of 2010 compared to the prior-year first quarter, or 16% on a fully taxable-equivalent basis ($693 million compared to $596 million, each reflecting increases from tax-equivalent adjustments of $32 million). These increases were the result of $212 million of discount accretion recorded in the first quarter of 2010, generated by the assets added to our balance sheet in connection with the May 2009 conduit consolidation. See Total RevenueNet Interest Revenue in this Managements Discussion and Analysis for additional information. This increase in net interest revenue was partially offset by the continuing impact of lower interest-rate spreads.
Net interest margin, computed on fully taxable-equivalent net interest revenue, increased 33 basis points, from 2.01% in the first quarter of 2009 to 2.34% in the first quarter of 2010. The above-mentioned $212 million of discount accretion accounted for 72 basis points of net interest margin for the first quarter of 2010, compared to none for the first quarter of 2009. Excluding the effect of the accretion, fully taxable-equivalent net interest revenue for the first quarter of 2010 would have been $481 million compared to the above-mentioned $693 million, a decrease of 19% from $596 million for the first quarter of 2009, and net interest margin for the first quarter of 2010 would have been 1.62% compared to the reported margin of 2.34%.
We realized net gains of $192 million from sales of available-for-sale securities during the first quarter of 2010, compared to net gains of $29 million during the first quarter of 2009. We also recorded other-than-temporary impairment related to credit of $97 million during the first quarter of 2010, compared to $13 million during the 2009 quarter. The aggregate of the net gains and impairment losses resulted in net gains related to investment securities of $95 million for the first quarter of 2010, compared to net gains of $16 million for the 2009 quarter.
We recorded provisions for loan losses of $15 million during the first quarter of 2010, of which $10 million resulted from changes in managements expectations with respect to future cash flows from certain of the commercial real estate loans acquired in 2008 in connection with indemnification obligations.
Total expenses increased 21% to $1.58 billion for the first quarter of 2010 compared to $1.30 billion for the 2009 first quarter, primarily the result of a 21% increase in salaries and benefits expense, the majority of which was attributable to our reinstatement of cash incentive compensation accruals, higher benefit requirements in payroll taxes and higher contract services. During the first quarter of 2009, we did not accrue cash incentive compensation as a component of a plan to increase our tangible common equity. The increase in total expenses also reflected higher levels of transaction processing expenses, securities processing costs and professional services fees for the first quarter of 2010 compared to the first quarter of 2009.
At March 31, 2010, we had aggregate assets under custody and administration of $19.04 trillion, which increased $246 billion, or 1%, from $18.79 trillion at December 31, 2009, and increased $4.01 trillion, or 27%, from $15.03 trillion at March 31, 2009. At March 31, 2010, we had aggregate assets under management of $1.93 trillion, which increased $18 billion, or 1%, from $1.91 trillion at December 31, 2009, and increased $534 billion, or 38%, from $1.40 trillion at March 31, 2009. The increases in servicing assets from March 31, 2009 to March 31, 2010 and from December 31, 2009 to March 31, 2010 resulted from increases in asset valuations associated with the improvement in the global financial markets and new business. The increase in assets under management from March 31, 2009 to
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March 31, 2010 reflected increases in asset valuations and net new business. The increase in assets under management from December 31, 2009 to March 31, 2010 reflected asset appreciation offset by a modest amount of net lost business.
During the first quarter of 2010, we won mandates for approximately $164 billion in assets to be serviced, for which we will provide various services including accounting, fund administration, custody, foreign exchange, securities finance, transfer agency, performance analytics, compliance reporting and monitoring, hedge fund servicing and private equity administration, and investment manager operations outsourcing. This new business is not fully reflected in servicing assets at March 31, 2010; we expect to earn fee revenue in future periods as we install the business and begin to service the assets.
Our effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2010 was 29.5% compared to 22.5% for the same period in 2009.
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
This section discusses our consolidated results of operations for the first quarter of 2010 compared to the same period in 2009, and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying condensed notes included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
TOTAL REVENUE
Quarters Ended March 31, | |||||||||
(Dollars in millions) | 2010 | 2009 | % Change | ||||||
Fee revenue: |
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Servicing fees |
$ | 880 | $ | 766 | 15 | % | |||
Management fees |
226 | 181 | 25 | ||||||
Trading services |
242 | 245 | (1 | ) | |||||
Securities finance |
72 | 181 | (60 | ) | |||||
Processing fees and other |
120 | 49 | 145 | ||||||
Total fee revenue |
1,540 | 1,422 | 8 | ||||||
Net interest revenue: |
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Interest revenue |
878 | 738 | 19 | ||||||
Interest expense |
217 | 174 | 25 | ||||||
Net interest revenue |
661 | 564 | 17 | ||||||
Gains related to investment securities, net |
95 | 16 | |||||||
Total revenue |
$ | 2,296 | $ | 2,002 | 15 | ||||
Fee Revenue
Servicing and management fees collectively comprised approximately 72% of our total fee revenue for the first quarter of 2010 compared to approximately 67% for the corresponding quarter in 2009. These fees are a function of several factors, including the mix and volume of assets under custody and administration and assets under management, securities positions held and the volume of portfolio transactions, and the types of products and services used by customers, and are generally affected by changes in worldwide equity and fixed-income valuations.
Generally, servicing fees are affected, in part, by changes in daily average valuations of assets under custody and administration, while management fees are affected by changes in month-end valuations of assets under
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management. Additional factors, such as the level of transaction volumes, changes in service level, balance credits, customer minimum balances, pricing concessions and other factors, may have a significant effect on servicing fee revenue. Generally, management fee revenue is more sensitive to market valuations than servicing fee revenue. Management fees for enhanced index and actively managed products are generally earned at higher rates than those for passive products. Enhanced index and actively managed products may also involve performance fee arrangements. Performance fees are generated when the performance of certain managed funds exceeds benchmarks specified in the management agreements. Generally, we experience more volatility with performance fees compared with more traditional management fees.
In light of the above, we estimate, assuming all other factors remain constant, that a 10% increase or decrease in worldwide equity values would result in a corresponding change in our total revenue of approximately 2%. If fixed-income security values were to increase or decrease by 10%, we would anticipate a corresponding change of approximately 1% in our total revenue. We would expect the foregoing relationships to exist in normalized financial markets, which we have not experienced since mid-2007. The disrupted conditions that began during the second half of 2007 have adversely affected our servicing and management fee revenues, which are based, in part, on the value of assets under custody and administration or assets under management, as well as our market-driven revenues, particularly foreign exchange trading services and securities finance. Even though the financial markets began to improve during the second half of 2009, the effect of the disrupted conditions on our total revenue, particularly our market-driven revenue, has been more significant than we would anticipate in normalized markets.
The following table presents selected equity market indices for the quarters ended March 31, 2010 and 2009. Daily averages and the averages of month-end indices demonstrate worldwide changes in equity market valuations that affect servicing and management fee revenue, respectively. Quarter-end indices are indicative of the factors influencing the value of assets under custody and administration and assets under management at those dates. The index names listed in the table are service marks of their respective owners.
INDEX
Daily Averages of Indices | Average of Month-End Indices | Quarter-End Indices | |||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | % Change | 2010 | 2009 | % Change | 2010 | 2009 | % Change | |||||||||||||
S&P 500® |
1,124 | 808 | 39 | % | 1,116 | 786 | 42 | % | 1,169 | 798 | 46 | % | |||||||||
NASDAQ® |
2,281 | 1,483 | 54 | 2,261 | 1,461 | 55 | 2,398 | 1,529 | 57 | ||||||||||||
MSCI EAFE® |
1,549 | 1,085 | 43 | 1,531 | 1,056 | 45 | 1,584 | 1,056 | 50 |
Servicing Fees
Servicing fees include fee revenue from U.S. mutual funds, collective investment funds worldwide, corporate and public retirement plans, insurance companies, foundations, endowments, and other investment pools. Products and services include custody; product- and participant-level accounting; daily pricing and administration; recordkeeping; investment manager and alternative investment manager operations outsourcing services; master trust and master custody; and performance, risk and compliance analytics.
The 15% increase in servicing fees for the first quarter of 2010 compared to the first quarter of 2009 primarily resulted from the effect of new business on current-period revenue, as well as increases in daily average equity market valuations. For the first quarter of 2010, servicing fees generated from customers outside the U.S. were approximately 39% of total servicing fees compared to approximately 37% for the first quarter of 2009. The following tables set forth the composition of assets under custody and administration.
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ASSETS UNDER CUSTODY AND ADMINISTRATION
(In billions) | March 31, 2010 |
December 31, 2009 |
March 31, 2009 | ||||||
Mutual funds |
$ | 4,931 | $ | 4,734 | $ | 3,910 | |||
Collective funds |
3,697 | 3,580 | 2,601 | ||||||
Pension products |
4,449 | 4,395 | 3,412 | ||||||
Insurance and other products |
5,964 | 6,086 | 5,112 | ||||||
Total |
$ | 19,041 | $ | 18,795 | $ | 15,035 | |||
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT MIX OF ASSETS UNDER CUSTODY AND ADMINISTRATION
(In billions) | March 31, 2010 |
December 31, 2009 |
March 31, 2009 | ||||||
Equities |
$ | 9,217 | $ | 8,828 | $ | 5,786 | |||
Fixed-income |
7,090 | 7,236 | 6,649 | ||||||
Short-term and other investments |
2,734 | 2,731 | 2,600 | ||||||
Total |
$ | 19,041 | $ | 18,795 | $ | 15,035 | |||
Management Fees
The 25% increase in management fees for the first quarter of 2010 compared to the first quarter of 2009 resulted primarily from increases in average month-end equity market valuations and the effect of new business on current-period revenue. Average month-end equity market valuations, individually presented in the preceding INDEX table, were up an average of 49% for the first quarter of 2010 compared to the first quarter of 2009. The relative percentage of our assets under management at March 31, 2010 related to passive equity and fixed-income strategies, which generally earn management fees at lower rates compared with active strategies, increased compared to March 31, 2009. For the first quarter of 2010, management fees generated from customers outside the U.S. were approximately 33% of total management fees compared to approximately 30% for the first quarter of 2009.
Assets under management consisted of the following:
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
(In billions) |
March 31, 2010 |
December 31, 2009 |
March 31, 2009 | ||||||
Equities: |
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Passive |
$ | 809 | $ | 787 | $ | 502 | |||
Active and other |
86 | 88 | 79 | ||||||
Company stock/ESOP |
56 | 49 | 36 | ||||||
Total equities |
951 | 924 | 617 | ||||||
Fixed-income: |
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Passive |
456 | 445 | 260 | ||||||
Active |
23 | 25 | 30 | ||||||
Cash and money market |
499 | 517 | 488 | ||||||
Total fixed-income and cash/money market |
978 | 987 | 778 | ||||||
Total |
$ | 1,929 | $ | 1,911 | $ | 1,395 | |||
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The following table presents a roll-forward of assets under management for the twelve months ended March 31, 2010:
ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
(In billions) |
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March 31, 2009 |
$ | 1,395 | ||
Net new business |
211 | |||
Market appreciation |
305 | |||
December 31, 2009 |
$ | 1,911 | ||
Net new business |
(14 | ) | ||
Market appreciation |
32 | |||
March 31, 2010 |
$ | 1,929 | ||
Trading Services
Trading services revenue, which includes foreign exchange trading revenue and brokerage and other trading fees, was down slightly in the first quarter of 2010 compared to the first quarter of 2009. Foreign exchange trading revenue for the first quarter of 2010 totaled $134 million, down 30% from $191 million for the corresponding prior-year quarter. The decrease was primarily the result of the effect of a 46% decrease in currency volatility partly offset by a 15% increase in aggregate customer volumes, particularly custody foreign exchange services, which grew 56% from the first quarter of 2009. Brokerage and other trading fees totaled $108 million for the first quarter of 2010, up 100% from $54 million for the first quarter of 2009. The increase was primarily the result of higher volumes of electronic trading, as well as the absence of the effect of low market valuations of certain trading account securities in the first quarter of 2009.
Compared to the fourth quarter of 2009, trading services revenue declined 10%, with brokerage and other trading fees down 14% due to lower revenue from transition management, and foreign exchange trading revenue down 7%. Currency volatility declined 5% and aggregate customer volumes declined 5%, evenly split between custody foreign exchange services and foreign exchange trading and sales, which were down 4% and 5%, respectively.
Securities Finance
Securities finance revenue for the first quarter of 2010 decreased 60% compared to the first quarter of 2009. The decrease was primarily the result of lower spreads across all lending programs, partly offset by an increase in the average volume of securities on loan. The average volume of securities on loan during the first quarter of 2010 was $412 billion, up 4% compared to $398 billion during the first quarter of 2009.
Market influences are expected to continue to affect our revenue from, and the profitability of, our securities lending activities in 2010. While the average volume of securities on loan has generally stabilized over the past five quarters, spreads have decreased significantly compared to those earned in late 2007 and throughout 2008 (which were extraordinarily high), reflecting prevailing interest rates and the effects of government actions taken to stimulate the economy. Until securities lending spreads return to levels generally consistent with those experienced prior to late 2007, our revenues from securities lending activities will be adversely affected.
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Our securities lending operations consist of two components: a direct lending program for third-party investment managers and asset owners, the collateral pools for which we refer to as direct lending collateral pools; and investment funds with a broad range of investment objectives that are managed by State Street Global Advisors, or SSgA, and engage in securities lending, which we refer to as SSgA lending funds.
During the disruption in the global financial markets since 2008, we have been able to manage the outflows from the unregistered cash collateral pools underlying our direct lending program, as well as the impact of the disruptions in the credit markets, in a manner that substantially reduced the risk of loss to our customers. However, we imposed in 2008 and 2009, and continued to impose during the first quarter of 2010, limitations on participant redemptions from the cash collateral pools in our direct lending program in order to manage the liquidity in the pools. The net asset value of these cash collateral pools, determined using information from independent third parties, fell, and has remained, below $1.00 per unit since 2008. At March 31, 2010, the net asset value, based on the market value of these unregistered cash collateral pools, ranged from $0.95 to $1.00, with the weighted-average net asset value on that date equal to $0.991, compared to $0.986 at December 31, 2009.
At March 31, 2010, the aggregate net asset value of the unregistered direct lending collateral pools, based on a constant net asset value of $1.00 per unit, was approximately $84 billion, which exceeded the aggregate market value of those collateral pools as of the same date by approximately $768 million. However, we continue to transact purchases into and redemptions out of these pools at $1.00 per unit. We continue this practice for a number of reasons, including the fact that none of the securities in the cash collateral pools is currently in default or considered to be materially impaired, and the fact that there are restrictions on withdrawals from the collateral pools, which, absent a substantial reduction in the lending program, should permit the securities in the collateral pools to be held until they recover to their par value, which exceeds their current market value.
We cannot determine how long the withdrawal limitations will remain in place, nor can we determine how long the valuation of the collateral pools, which we believe to be influenced significantly by market illiquidity, will remain so influenced. However, on average, approximately 18% of the aggregate assets in these collateral pools have expected maturities of greater than one year. The continuation of either of the aforementioned trends could materially affect the longer-term prospects for our securities lending business.
Processing Fees and Other
Processing fees and other revenue was $120 million for the first quarter of 2010, up 145% compared to the first quarter of 2009. This increase was due primarily to net revenue related to certain tax-advantaged investments, including a gain from a buyout of a leasing transaction.
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NET INTEREST REVENUE
For the Quarters Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in millions; fully taxable-equivalent basis) | Average Balance |
Interest Revenue/ Expense |
Rate | Average Balance |
Interest Revenue/ Expense |
Rate | ||||||||||||
Interest-bearing deposits with banks |
$ | 10,348 | $ | 19 | .75 | % | $ | 27,124 | $ | 61 | .91 | % | ||||||
Securities purchased under resale agreements |
2,696 | 4 | .61 | 3,323 | 8 | .89 | ||||||||||||
Federal funds sold |
1 | | .38 | 139 | | .33 | ||||||||||||
Trading account assets |
148 | 1 | .85 | 6,200 | 17 | 1.12 | ||||||||||||
Investment securities |
94,814 | 774 | 3.31 | 70,132 | 615 | 3.56 | ||||||||||||
Investment securities purchased under AMLF(1) |
| | | 3,111 | 24 | 3.16 | ||||||||||||
Loans and leases |
11,104 | 112 | 4.10 | 8,417 | 44 | 2.11 | ||||||||||||
Other interest-earning assets |
1,106 | | .11 | 2,048 | 1 | .17 | ||||||||||||
Total interest-earning assets |
$ | 120,217 | $ | 910 | 3.07 | $ | 120,494 | $ | 770 | 2.59 | ||||||||
Interest-bearing deposits: |
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U.S |
$ | 7,168 | $ | 6 | .36 | % | $ | 7,874 | $ | 21 | 1.08 | % | ||||||
Non-U.S |
60,561 | 27 | .18 | 58,919 | 44 | .30 | ||||||||||||
Securities sold under repurchase agreements |
8,478 | 1 | .06 | 10,941 | 1 | .04 | ||||||||||||
Federal funds purchased |
1,558 | | .02 | 548 | | .03 | ||||||||||||
Short-term borrowings under AMLF(1) |
| | | 3,091 | 17 | 2.22 | ||||||||||||
Other short-term borrowings |
16,836 | 110 | 2.64 | 11,905 | 30 | 1.04 | ||||||||||||
Long-term debt |
8,833 | 72 | 3.28 | 5,165 | 60 | 4.65 | ||||||||||||
Other interest-bearing liabilities |
632 | 1 | .44 | 1,343 | 1 | .24 | ||||||||||||
Total interest-bearing liabilities |
$ | 104,066 | $ | 217 | .85 | $ | 99,786 | $ | 174 | .71 | ||||||||
Interest-rate spread |
2.22 | % | 1.88 | % | ||||||||||||||
Net interest revenuefully taxable-equivalent basis(2) |
$ | 693 | $ | 596 | ||||||||||||||
Net interest marginfully taxable-equivalent basis |
2.34 | % | 2.01 | % | ||||||||||||||
Net interest revenueGAAP basis |
$ | 661 | $ | 564 |
(1) | Amounts represent averages of asset-backed commercial paper purchases under the Federal Reserves AMLF, and associated borrowings. The AMLF expired in February 2010. |
(2) | Amounts include fully taxable-equivalent adjustments of $32 million for each of the first quarters of 2010 and 2009. |
Net interest revenue is defined as the total of interest revenue earned on interest-earning assets less interest expense incurred on interest-bearing liabilities. Interest-earning assets, which consist of investment securities, loans and leases and other liquid assets, are financed primarily by customer deposits and short-term borrowings. Net interest margin represents the relationship between annualized fully taxable-equivalent net interest revenue and total average interest-earning assets for the period. Changes in the components of interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities are discussed in more detail below. Additional detail about the components of interest revenue and interest expense is provided in note 11 to the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
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For the first quarter of 2010, on a fully taxable-equivalent basis, net interest revenue increased 16% (17% on a GAAP basis) compared to the first quarter of 2009, generally the result of discount accretion, as described below, generated by securities added to our consolidated balance sheet in connection with the May 2009 conduit consolidation. The increase from accretion was partially offset by lower yields on investment securities purchased to replace matured or amortized securities that had earned higher yields, as well as lower spreads on customer deposits. Excluding the accretion, net interest revenue would have declined compared to the first quarter of 2009. Average aggregate interest-bearing deposits were relatively flat compared to the prior-year quarter.
In May 2009, we elected to take action that required the consolidation onto our balance sheet, for financial reporting purposes, of the assets and liabilities of the asset-backed commercial paper conduits that we sponsored and administered. Upon consolidation, the aggregate fair value of the conduits investment securities of approximately $16.6 billion was established as their carrying amount, resulting in a $6.1 billion discount to the assets aggregate par value of approximately $22.7 billion. To the extent that the expected future cash flows from the securities exceed their carrying amount, the portion of the discount not related to credit will accrete into interest revenue over the securities remaining terms.
The timing and ultimate recognition of this accretion will depend on factors including future credit conditions and the timing of underlying collateral prepayment, the predictability of which are uncertain, particularly in light of financial market conditions. Subsequent to the consolidation, we have recorded discount accretion in interest revenue of $833 million, composed of $621 million in 2009 and $212 million in the first quarter of 2010. We anticipate that discount accretion will continue to be a material component of our net interest revenue for 2010 and future years. Because the rate of recognition of discount accretion is dependent, in part, on the factors described above, which are beyond our control, the volatility of our net interest revenue may increase.
Interest-bearing deposits with banks, including cash balances held at the Federal Reserve to satisfy reserve requirements, averaged $10.35 billion for the first quarter of 2010, a decrease of $16.78 billion, or 62%, compared to $27.12 billion for the first quarter of 2009. An average of $5.78 billion was held at the Federal Reserve Bank during the first quarter of 2010, a decrease of 58% compared to $13.82 billion for the same period in 2009. Balances for both periods exceeded minimum reserve requirements. The overall decrease in interest-bearing deposits resulted from the transfer of our excess liquidity to higher-yield investments during the first quarter of 2010 as conditions in the financial markets improved, compared to the first quarter of 2009, when we invested our excess liquidity in these reserve balances.
Average securities purchased under resale agreements decreased 19%, from $3.32 billion for the first quarter of 2009 to $2.70 billion in the first quarter of 2010. Average federal funds sold decreased to $1 million for the first quarter of 2010 compared to $139 million for the first quarter of 2009. These decreases were mainly due to the transfer of liquidity to higher-yield investment securities.
Average trading account assets decreased $6.05 billion, or 98%, from $6.20 billion for the first quarter of 2009 to $148 million for the first quarter of 2010, due to the absence of conduit asset-backed commercial paper purchased by us, which was eliminated for financial reporting purposes when the conduits were consolidated onto our balance sheet as described above.
Our average investment securities portfolio increased 35%, or $24.68 billion, from $70.13 billion for the first quarter of 2009 to approximately $94.81 billion for the first quarter of 2010, due to the effect of the conduit consolidation, the transfer of our excess liquidity from Federal Reserve Bank balances into higher-yield investment securities, as well as the re-investment of amortizing and maturing securities. During the first quarter
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of 2010, we continued to execute our strategy of investing in AAA and AA rated securities. Securities rated AAA and AA comprised approximately 81% of our investment securities portfolio (approximately 69% AAA rated) at March 31, 2010, compared to 84% AAA and AA rated (73% AAA rated) at March 31, 2009.
Loans and leases averaged $11.10 billion for the first quarter of 2010, up 32%, or $2.69 billion, from $8.42 billion for the first quarter of 2009. The increase was primarily related to the structured asset-backed loans added in connection with the conduit consolidation, partially offset by lower levels of short-term liquidity required by customers. For the first quarter of 2010, approximately 20% of the average loan and lease portfolio, compared to 44% for the same period in 2009, was composed of U.S. and non-U.S. short-duration advances that provide liquidity to customers in support of their transaction flows. Aggregate U.S. and non-U.S. short-duration advances averaged approximately $2.17 billion for the first quarter of 2010, down $1.50 billion, or 41%, from $3.67 billion for the first quarter of 2009. The lower levels of liquidity we provided to customers during the first quarter of 2010 compared to the first quarter of 2009 were primarily the result of a decrease in customer demand and not a reduction in credit availability from, or committed lines provided by, State Street. As transaction flows returned to levels more consistent with those experienced prior to late 2007, customer demand for short-term liquidity declined.
Average interest-bearing deposits increased $936 million, from $66.79 billion for the first quarter of 2009 to $67.73 billion for the first quarter of 2010. This increase resulted from the reallocation by customers of their cash balances from non-interest bearing, insurance-protected accounts to interest-bearing accounts as global financial market disruptions lessened.
Average other short-term borrowings increased $4.93 billion, or 41%, to $16.84 billion for the first quarter of 2010 from the same period in 2009 primarily due to the addition of commercial paper in connection with the conduit consolidation, partly offset by lower borrowings under the Federal Reserves term auction facility, the latter further discussed in the Liquidity section of this Managements Discussion and Analysis. Average long-term debt increased $3.67 billion, or 71%, to $8.83 billion for the first quarter of 2010 compared to the first quarter of 2009, due to the issuance of an aggregate of approximately $4 billion of unsecured senior notes by State Street and State Street Bank in March 2009 under the FDICs Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program, and the issuance by State Street of $500 million of unsecured senior notes in May 2009.
Several factors could affect future levels of our net interest revenue and margin, including the mix of customer liabilities, actions of the various central banks, changes in U.S. and non-U.S. interest rates, the shapes of the various yield curves around the world and the amount of discount accretion generated by the investment securities added to our consolidated balance sheet in connection with the conduit consolidation. In 2009, based on market conditions, we re-initiated our strategy of re-investing proceeds from amortizing and maturing securities in highly rated investment securities, such as U.S. Treasuries and federal agency mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities. The pace at which we continue to re-invest and the types of securities purchased will depend on market conditions over time. These factors and the level of interest rates worldwide are expected to dictate what effect the re-investment program will have on future levels of our net interest revenue and net interest margin.
Gains (Losses) Related to Investment Securities, Net
We recorded net gains of $192 million from sales of approximately $6 billion of available-for-sale securities in the first quarter of 2010, with $110 million related to sales of former conduit securities, compared to net gains of $29 million in the first quarter of 2009. In connection with our ongoing management of the investment portfolio, we may, from time to time, sell securities to reduce our risk profile, to take advantage of favorable
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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
market conditions, or for other reasons. We sold securities in the first quarter of 2010 as a result of managements view that the markets were generally favorable, and, in certain cases, in connection with managements decision to de-risk the portfolio.
The aggregate unrealized loss on securities for which other-than-temporary impairment was recorded in the first quarter of 2010 was $240 million. Of this total, $143 million related to factors other than credit, and was recorded, net of related taxes, as a component of other comprehensive income in our consolidated statement of condition. We recorded the remaining $97 million, with $14 million related to former conduit securities, in our first quarter 2010 consolidated statement of income, compared to $13 million in the first quarter of 2009.
For the first quarter of 2010, the $97 million of losses was composed of $89 million associated with expected credit losses and $8 million associated with adverse changes in the timing of expected future cash flows from the securities. The substantial majority of the impairment losses related to non-agency mortgage-backed securities which management concluded would likely experience credit losses resulting from deterioration in financial performance of these securities during the quarter. These securities are reported as asset-backed securities in note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
Quarters Ended March 31, | ||||||||
(In millions) | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||
Net gains from sales of available-for-sale securities |
$ | 192 | $ | 29 | ||||
Losses from other-than-temporary impairment |
(240 | ) | (13 | ) | ||||
Losses not related to credit(1) |
143 | | ||||||
Net impairment losses |
(97 | ) | (13 | ) | ||||
Gains related to investment securities, net |
$ | 95 | $ | 16 | ||||
(1) | Pursuant to new accounting standards adopted on April 1, 2009, these losses were not recorded in our consolidated results of operations, but were recognized as a component of other comprehensive income, net of related taxes, in our consolidated balance sheet; refer to the following discussion and to note 8 to the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q. |
Management regularly reviews the investment securities portfolio to identify other-than-temporary impairment of individual securities. Impairment related to expected losses represents the difference between the discounted values of the expected future cash flows from the securities compared to their current amortized cost basis, with each discount rate commensurate with the effective yield on the underlying security. For debt securities held to maturity, other-than-temporary impairment remaining after credit-related impairment (which credit-related impairment is recorded in our consolidated statement of income) is recognized, net of related taxes, as a component of other comprehensive income in the shareholders equity section of our consolidated balance sheet, and is accreted prospectively over the remaining terms of the securities based on the timing of their estimated future cash flows. For other-than-temporary impairment of debt securities that results from managements decision to sell the security prior to its recovery in value, the entire difference between the securitys fair value and its amortized cost basis is recorded in our consolidated statement of income.
The aforementioned accounting for other-than-temporary impairment was adopted by us, pursuant to new accounting standards, on April 1, 2009. Prior to that date, we recognized losses from other-than-temporary impairment of debt and equity securities for either a change in managements intent to hold the securities or expected credit losses, and such impairment losses, which reflected the entire difference between the fair value and amortized cost basis of each individual security, were recorded in our consolidated statement of income.
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Additional information about investment securities, the gross gains and losses that compose the net sale gains and our process to identify other-than-temporary impairment, is provided in note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES
We recorded provisions for loan losses of $15 million during the first quarter of 2010 compared to $84 million during the first quarter of 2009. Of the $15 million, $10 million primarily resulted from a revaluation of the collateral supporting one of the commercial real estate loans acquired in 2008 in connection with indemnification obligations. This loan is expected to be repaid through the ultimate liquidation of the underlying collateral. The commercial real estate loans are reviewed on a quarterly basis, and any provisions for loan losses that are recorded reflect managements current expectations with respect to future principal and interest cash flows from these loans, based on an assessment of economic conditions in the commercial real estate market and other factors. Future changes in expectations with respect to collection of principal and interest on these loans could result in additional provisions for loan losses.
EXPENSES
Quarters Ended March 31, | ||||||||||
(Dollars in millions) | 2010 | 2009 | % Change | |||||||
Salaries and employee benefits |
$ | 883 | $ | 731 | 21 | % | ||||
Information systems and communications |
167 | 161 | 4 | |||||||
Transaction processing services |
153 | 131 | 17 | |||||||
Occupancy |
118 | 121 | (2 | ) | ||||||
Other: |
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Merger and integration costs |
13 | 17 | (24 | ) | ||||||
Professional services |
81 | 35 | 131 | |||||||
Amortization of other intangible assets |
34 | 34 | | |||||||
Regulator fees and assessments |
11 | 12 | (8 | ) | ||||||
Securities processing |
58 | (1 | ) | |||||||
Other |
61 | 63 | (3 | ) | ||||||
Total other |
258 | 160 | 61 | |||||||
Total expenses |
$ | 1,579 | $ | 1,304 | 21 | |||||
Number of employees at quarter end |
27,700 | 27,500 |
The increase in salaries and employee benefits expense for the first quarter of 2010 compared to the first quarter of 2009 was primarily due to the effect of our reinstatement of cash incentive compensation accruals, as well as higher benefits requirements in payroll taxes and higher contract services. During the first quarter of 2009, we did not accrue cash incentive compensation as a component of a plan to increase our tangible common equity.
Information systems and communications expense for the first quarter of 2010 compared to the 2009 quarter reflected slightly higher levels of spending on telecommunications hardware and software for our global infrastructure. The increase in transaction processing services expense resulted from higher external contract costs, as well as higher broker fees and sub-custody expenses.
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Other expenses increased mainly as a result of higher levels of costs related to professional services and securities processing. The increase in professional services costs resulted partly from an increase in legal fees compared to the first quarter of 2009. Securities processing expenses were higher for the first quarter of 2010 compared to the first quarter of 2009 mainly because of the prior year quarters abnormally low level of costs.
Income Tax Expense
We recorded income tax expense of $207 million for the first quarter of 2010, compared to $138 million for the first quarter of 2009. Our effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2010 was 29.5%, compared to 22.5% for the first quarter of 2009. The increase in the effective rate was due to the non-recurrence of certain reductions in prior-period tax accruals recorded in the first quarter of 2009.
LINE OF BUSINESS INFORMATION
We have two lines of business: Investment Servicing and Investment Management. Given our services and management organization, the results of operations for these lines of business are not necessarily comparable with those of other companies, including companies in the financial services industry. Information about revenues, expenses and capital allocation methodologies with respect to these lines of business is provided in note 23 to the consolidated financial statements included in our 2009 Form 10-K.
The following is a summary of our line of business results. The amounts presented in the Other column for 2010 represent merger and integration costs recorded in connection with acquisitions. The amounts presented in the 2009 Other column represent net interest revenue earned in connection with our participation in the AMLF and merger and integration costs recorded in connection with the Investors Financial acquisition. The amounts presented in both Other columns were not allocated to State Streets business lines.
For the Quarters Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investment Servicing |
Investment Management |
Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in millions, except where otherwise noted) |
2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fee revenue: |
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Servicing fees |
$ | 880 | $ | 766 | $ | 880 | $ | 766 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Management fees |
| | $ | 226 | $ | 181 | 226 | 181 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Trading services |
242 | 245 | | | 242 | 245 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Securities finance |
58 | 125 | 14 | 56 | 72 | 181 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Processing fees and other |
90 | 33 | 30 | 16 | 120 | 49 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total fee revenue |
1,270 | 1,169 | 270 | 253 | 1,540 | 1,422 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net interest revenue |
647 | 541 | 14 | 16 | $ | 7 | 661 | 564 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Gains related to investment securities, net |
95 | 16 | | | | 95 | 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total revenue |
2,012 | 1,726 | 284 | 269 | 7 | 2,296 | 2,002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for loan losses |
15 | 84 | | | | 15 | 84 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses from operations |
1,334 | 1,139 | 232 | 148 | | 1,566 | 1,287 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Merger and integration costs |
| | | | $ | 13 | 17 | 13 | 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses |
1,334 | 1,139 | 232 | 148 | 13 | 17 | 1,579 | 1,304 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income (Loss) from continuing operations before income taxes |
$ | 663 | $ | 503 | $ | 52 | $ | 121 | $ | (13 | ) | $ | (10 | ) | $ | 702 | $ | 614 | ||||||||||||
Pre-tax margin |
33 | % | 29 | % | 18 | % | 45 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Average assets (in billions) |
$ | 139.0 | $ | 141.1 | $ | 3.9 | $ | 3.2 | $ | 142.9 | $ | 144.3 |
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Investment Servicing
Total revenue for the first quarter of 2010 increased 17% compared to the first quarter of 2009. Total fee revenue in the same comparison increased 9%, with the increase attributable to growth in servicing fees and processing fees and other revenue. The growth in servicing fees was due to the effect of new business on current-period revenue, as well as increases in daily average equity market valuations. Processing fees and other revenue increased 173%, primarily the result of net revenue related to certain tax-advantaged investments, including a gain from a buyout of a leasing transaction. The increases were offset by a decline in securities finance revenue primarily due to lower spreads offset partly by increased lending volumes.
Servicing fees, trading services revenue and gains (losses) related to investment securities, net, for our Investment Servicing business line are identical to the respective consolidated results. Refer to the Servicing Fees, Trading Services and Gains (Losses) Related to Investment Securities, Net captions in the Total Revenue section of this Managements Discussion and Analysis for a more in-depth discussion. A discussion of processing fees and other revenue is provided under the caption Processing Fees and Other in the Total Revenue section.
Net interest revenue for the first quarter of 2010 increased 20% compared to the first quarter of 2009, generally due to the effect of the discount accretion recorded following the May 2009 consolidation of the conduits, which accretion is discussed more fully in the foregoing Total RevenueNet Interest Revenue section of this Managements Discussion and Analysis. A portion of consolidated net interest revenue is recorded in our Investment Management business line based on the volume of customer liabilities attributable to that business.
Total expenses for the first quarter of 2010 increased 17% compared to the first quarter of 2009, primarily due to the effect of our reinstatement of cash incentive compensation accruals.
Investment Management
Total revenue for the first quarter of 2010 increased 6% compared to the first quarter of 2009, reflecting a 7% increase in total fee revenue offset by a 13% decrease in net interest revenue.
With respect to management fees, which are generated by State Street Global Advisors, or SSgA, the 25% increase in the first quarter comparison resulted primarily from the effect of increases in average month-end equity market valuations and the effect of new business on current-period revenue. Management fees for the Investment Management business line are identical to the respective consolidated results. Refer to the Fee RevenueManagement Fees section of Total Revenue in this Managements Discussion and Analysis for a more-in depth discussion.
For the first quarter of 2010, total expenses increased 57% compared to the first quarter of 2009, primarily attributable to the effect on salaries and benefits of our reinstatement of cash incentive compensation accruals, as well as higher benefits requirements in payroll taxes and higher contract services.
Lending funds managed by SSgA continue to invest in cash collateral pools underlying these funds, the net asset values of which remain less than $1.00 per unit. These funds have imposed limitations on participant redemptions in an effort to address the impact of the disruption in the fixed-income securities markets since 2008 on the liquidity of certain assets held by the cash collateral pools underlying these funds. Although these funds continue to transact purchase and redemption orders based upon the transaction value of the collateral pools of $1.00 per unit, the net asset value of the collateral pools determined in accordance with GAAP is less than $1.00
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per unit. We continue this practice for a number of reasons, including the fact that none of the securities in the cash collateral pools is currently in default or considered to be materially impaired, and the fact that there are restrictions on withdrawals from the lending funds, which, absent a significant reduction in the lending program, should permit the securities in the collateral pools to be held until they recover to their par value, which exceeds their current market value. The net asset value of the collateral pools underlying the SSgA funds, which is determined based upon the market value of the cash collateral pool assets, ranged from $0.98 to $1.00 during the first quarter of 2010, with a weighted-average net asset value of $0.988 at March 31, 2010, compared to $0.981 at December 31, 2009. At March 31, 2010, the aggregate net asset value of the unregistered collateral pools underlying the SSgA lending funds, based on a constant net asset value of $1.00 per unit, was approximately $23 billion, which exceeded the aggregate market value of those collateral pools as of the same date by approximately $290 million.
Our continuation of the limitations on participant redemptions and the difference between the net asset value used for purchase and redemption transactions and the net asset value determined in accordance with GAAP could, if either or both continue, adversely effect SSgAs reputation, the marketing of its lending funds and its future results of operations.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
The structure of our consolidated statement of condition is primarily driven by the liabilities generated by our core Investment Servicing and Investment Management businesses. As our customers execute their worldwide cash management and investment activities, they use short-term investments and deposits that constitute the majority of our liabilities. These liabilities are generally in the form of non-interest-bearing demand deposits; interest-bearing transaction account deposits, which are denominated in a variety of currencies; and repurchase agreements, which generally serve as short-term investment alternatives for our customers.
Our customers needs and our operating objectives determine the volume, mix and currency denomination of our consolidated balance sheet. Deposits and other liabilities generated by customer activities are invested in assets that generally match the liquidity and interest-rate characteristics of the liabilities. As a result, our assets consist primarily of securities held in our available-for-sale or held-to-maturity portfolios and short-term money-market instruments, such as interest-bearing deposits, federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements. The actual mix of assets is determined by the characteristics of the customer liabilities and our desire to maintain a well-diversified portfolio of high-quality assets. Managing our consolidated balance sheet structure is conducted within specific Board-approved policies for interest-rate risk, credit risk and liquidity.
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For the Quarters
Ended March 31, | ||||||
(In millions) | 2010 Average Balance |
2009 Average Balance | ||||
Assets: |
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Interest-bearing deposits with banks |
$ | 10,348 | $ | 27,124 | ||
Securities purchased under resale agreements |
2,696 | 3,323 | ||||
Federal funds sold |
1 | 139 | ||||
Trading account assets |
148 | 6,200 | ||||
Investment securities |
94,814 | 70,132 | ||||
Investment securities purchased under AMLF(1) |
| 3,111 | ||||
Loans |
11,104 | 8,417 | ||||
Other earning assets |
1,106 | 2,048 | ||||
Total interest-earning assets |
120,217 | 120,494 | ||||
Cash and due from banks |
2,452 | 2,670 | ||||
Other assets |
20,255 | 21,091 | ||||
Total assets |
$ | 142,924 | $ | 144,255 | ||
Liabilities and shareholders equity: |
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Interest-bearing deposits: |
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U.S. |
$ | 7,168 | $ | 7,874 | ||
Non-U.S. |
60,561 | 58,919 | ||||
Total interest-bearing deposits |
67,729 | 66,793 | ||||
Securities sold under repurchase agreements |
8,478 | 10,941 | ||||
Federal funds purchased |
1,558 | 548 | ||||
Short-term borrowings under AMLF(1) |
| 3,091 | ||||
Other short-term borrowings |
16,836 | 11,905 | ||||
Long-term debt |
8,833 | 5,165 | ||||
Other interest-bearing liabilities |
632 | 1,343 | ||||
Total interest-bearing liabilities |
104,066 | 99,786 | ||||
Non-interest-bearing deposits |
13,387 | 20,252 | ||||
Other liabilities |
10,487 | 10,843 | ||||
Shareholders equity |
14,984 | 13,374 | ||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 142,924 | $ | 144,255 | ||
(1) | Amounts represent averages of asset-backed commercial paper purchases and associated borrowings in connection with our participation in the AMLF. The AMLF expired in February 2010. |
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Investment Securities
The carrying values of investment securities by type were as follows as of period end:
(In millions) | March 31, 2010 |
December 31, 2009 | ||||
Available for sale: |
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U.S. Treasury and federal agencies: |
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Direct obligations |
$ | 9,307 | $ | 11,162 | ||
Mortgage-backed securities |
15,089 | 14,936 | ||||
Asset-backed securities: |
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Student loans(1) |
12,788 | 11,928 | ||||
Credit cards |
6,214 | 6,607 | ||||
Sub-prime |
3,200 | 3,197 | ||||
Other |
2,784 | 2,797 | ||||
Total asset-backed |
24,986 | 24,529 | ||||
Non-U.S. debt securities |
11,772 | 10,311 | ||||
State and political subdivisions |
6,038 | 5,937 | ||||
Collateralized mortgage obligations |
2,440 | 2,409 | ||||
Other U.S. debt securities |
2,257 | 2,234 | ||||
U.S. equity securities |
962 | 1,098 | ||||
Non-U.S. equity securities |
105 | 83 | ||||
Total |
$ | 72,956 | $ | 72,699 | ||
Held to maturity: |
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U.S. Treasury and federal agencies: |
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Direct obligations |
$ | 500 | $ | 500 | ||
Mortgage-backed securities |
570 | 620 | ||||
Asset-backed securities: |
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Credit cards |
18 | 20 | ||||
Other |
259 | 447 | ||||
Total asset-backed |
277 | 467 | ||||
Non-U.S. debt securities |
10,445 | 10,822 | ||||
State and political subdivisions |
180 | 206 | ||||
Collateralized mortgage obligations |
7,859 | 8,262 | ||||
Total |
$ | 19,831 | $ | 20,877 | ||
(1) | Substantially composed of securities guaranteed by the federal government with respect to the payment of principal and interest. |
We manage our investment securities portfolio to align with interest-rate and duration characteristics of our customer liabilities and in the context of our overall consolidated balance sheet structure, which is maintained within internally approved risk limits, and in consideration of the global interest-rate environment. We consider a well-diversified, high-credit quality investment securities portfolio to be an important element in the management of our consolidated balance sheet. The portfolio continues to be concentrated in securities with high
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credit quality, with approximately 81% of the carrying value of the portfolio AAA or AA rated. The percentages of the carrying value of the investment securities portfolio by external credit rating were as follows as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009:
March 31, 2010 |
December 31, 2009 |
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AAA (1) |
69 | % | 69 | % | ||
AA |
12 | 11 | ||||
A |
7 | 7 | ||||
BBB |
3 | 4 | ||||
BB |
8 | 8 | ||||
Non-rated |
1 | 1 | ||||
100 | % | 100 | % | |||
(1) | Includes U.S. Treasury securities. |
The investment portfolio of approximately 9,750 securities is also diversified with respect to asset class. Approximately 71% of the carrying value of the portfolio is composed of mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities. The largely floating-rate asset-backed portfolio consists primarily of credit card- and student loan-backed securities. Mortgage-backed securities are split between securities of Federal National Mortgage Association, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and U.S. and non-U.S. large-issuer collateralized mortgage obligations.
Certain asset-backed and municipal (state and political subdivisions) securities have the benefit of third-party guarantees from financial guaranty insurance companies. The aggregate amortized cost of securities with underlying guarantees was approximately $4.87 billion at March 31, 2010 and $4.96 billion at December 31, 2009. Asset-backed securities comprised approximately $889 million of the total at March 31, 2010, of which approximately $228 million are currently drawing on the underlying guarantees in order to make contractual principal and interest payments to State Street. In these cases, the performance of the underlying security is highly dependent on the performance of the guarantor. Of the $228 million currently drawing on the guarantees, approximately 52% is supported by guarantors rated below investment grade or not rated.
In assessing other-than-temporary impairment, we may from time to time place reliance on support from third-party financial guarantors for certain asset-backed and municipal (state and political subdivisions) securities. Factors taken into consideration when determining the level of support include the guarantors credit rating and managements assessment of the guarantors financial condition. For those companies deemed to be under financial duress, we have assumed default by those guarantors during 2010 with a modest recovery of claimed amounts (up to 20%). In addition, for structured securities, management considers the liquidation value of the underling collateral based on expected housing prices and other relevant factors.
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Impairment
Net unrealized losses on securities available for sale were as follows as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009:
(In millions) | March 31, 2010 |
December 31, 2009 |
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Fair value |
$ | 72,956 | $ | 72,699 | ||||
Amortized cost |
74,280 | 74,843 | ||||||
Net unrealized loss, pre-tax |
$ | (1,324 | ) | $ | (2,144 | ) | ||
Net unrealized loss, after-tax |
$ | (807 | ) | $ | (1,316 | ) |
The net unrealized loss amounts excluded the remaining net unrealized loss of $829 million, or $524 million after-tax, and $1.01 billion, or $635 million after-tax, respectively, related to reclassifications of securities available for sale to securities held to maturity. These after-tax amounts were also recorded in other comprehensive income. The decline in the remaining after-tax unrealized loss on transferred securities resulted from amortization and from the recognition of losses from other-than-temporary impairment on certain of the securities.
We conduct periodic reviews of individual securities to assess whether other-than-temporary impairment exists. To the extent that other-than-temporary impairment is identified, the impairment is separated into a credit component and a non-credit component. The credit component is recorded in our consolidated statement of income, and the non-credit component is recorded, net of related taxes, in other comprehensive income to the extent that management does not intend to sell the security.
The assessment of other-than-temporary impairment involves an evaluation of economic and security-specific factors, which are more fully described in note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q. Such factors are based upon estimates, derived by management, which contemplate current market conditions and security-specific performance. To the extent that market conditions are worse than managements expectations, other-than-temporary impairment could increase, in particular the credit component that would be recorded in our consolidated statement of income.
Generally, indices that measure trends in national housing prices are published in arrears. As of September 30, 2009, national housing prices, according to the Case-Shiller National Home Price Index, had declined by approximately 28% peak-to-current. As of December 31, 2009, there was a nominal deterioration of approximately 1%, resulting in an unchanged peak-to-current decline of approximately 28%. Despite recent stabilization in home prices, management continues to maintain its base assumption that there will be an overall decline in housing prices through the end of 2010, resulting in a peak-to-trough decline of approximately 37%.
During the first quarter of 2010, managements expectations with respect to potential losses worsened, primarily due to mortgage collateral, rising delinquencies (primarily greater than 60 days) and the above-mentioned expectations with respect to housing price declines. As a result, in the first quarter of 2010, we recognized $97 million of other-than-temporary impairment related to credit. Our investment portfolio continues to be sensitive to managements estimates of defaults and prepayment speeds. For example, as it relates to our U.S. non-agency prime and Alt-A residential mortgage-backed portfolio, if we were to increase default estimates to 110% of managements current expectations with a corresponding 10% slowdown of prepayment
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speeds to 90% of managements current expectations, other-than-temporary impairment on these securities related to credit would increase by approximately $30 million to $40 million, which impairment would be recorded in our consolidated statement of income. As it relates to our U.S. sub-prime asset-backed portfolio, if we were to increase default estimates to 110% of managements current expectations with a corresponding 10% slowdown of prepayment speeds to 90% of managements current expectations, other-than-temporary impairment related to credit would increase by approximately $45 million to $55 million.
The foregoing sensitivity estimates are based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the level of home prices and the timing of defaults. To the extent that such factors differ substantially from managements current expectations, resulting loss estimates may differ significantly.
Excluding the securities for which other-than-temporary impairment was recorded, management considers the aggregate decline in fair value of the remaining securities and the resulting net unrealized losses to be temporary and not the result of any material changes in the credit characteristics of the securities. Additional information about our assessment of impairment is provided in note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
Loans and Lease Financing
(In millions) | March 31, 2010 |
December 31, 2009 |
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Commercial and financial: |
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Institutional and corporate: |
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U.S. |
$ | 3,591 | $ | 3,938 | ||||
Non-U.S. |
114 | 100 | ||||||
Securities settlement: |
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U.S. |
2,103 | 1,614 | ||||||
Non-U.S. |
1,119 | 458 | ||||||
Commercial real estate: |
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U.S. |
596 | 600 | ||||||
Total commercial and financial |
7,523 | 6,710 | ||||||
Purchased receivables: |
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U.S. |
767 | 786 | ||||||
Non-U.S. |
1,499 | 1,596 | ||||||
Other: |
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U.S. |
916 | | ||||||
Lease financing: |
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U.S. |
409 | 408 | ||||||
Non-U.S. |
1,222 | 1,308 | ||||||
Total loans |
12,336 | 10,808 | ||||||
Less allowance for loan losses |
(91 | ) | (79 | ) | ||||
Net loans |
$ | 12,245 | $ | 10,729 | ||||
Institutional and corporate balances primarily represented short-term extensions of credit pursuant to lending facilities with fund customers, as well as insurance, corporate and other borrowers. Securities settlement balances were composed of short-duration advances to our customers to provide liquidity in support of their transaction flows associated with securities settlement activities.
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The commercial real estate loans were acquired in 2008 pursuant to indemnified repurchase agreements. These loans, which are primarily collateralized by direct and indirect interests in commercial real estate, were recorded at their then-current fair value, based on managements expectations with respect to future collection of principal and interest using appropriate market discount rates as of the date of acquisition. This acquired loan portfolio is accounted for under the provisions of ASC Topic 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality (formerly AICPA Statement of Position No. 03-3, Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities Acquired in a Transfer). The provisions of ASC Topic 310-30 require management to periodically estimate the loans expected future cash flows, and if the timing and amount of cash flows expected to be collected can be reasonably estimated, these cash flows are used to record interest revenue on the loans. If the loans expected future cash flows increase, the increase is recorded over the remaining terms of the loans as an increase to the loans yield. If expected future cash flows decrease, an allowance for loan losses is established and the accretable yield on the loans is maintained. In accordance with ASC Topic 310-30 and our accounting policy with respect to non-accrual loans, we would place these acquired commercial real estate loans on non-accrual status in the future if and when we were unable to reasonably estimate their expected future cash flows.
At March 31, 2010, approximately $73 million of the above-described commercial real estate loans had been placed by management on non-accrual status, as the yield associated with certain of the loans, determined when the loans were acquired, was deemed to be non-accretable. This determination was based on managements expectations of the future collection of principal and interest from the loans. Future changes in expectations with respect to collection of principal and interest on these loans could result in additional non-accrual loans and provisions for loan losses.
The purchased receivables were added in connection with the May 2009 conduit consolidation. These structured asset-backed loans represent undivided interests in securitized pools of underlying third-party receivables. Other loans, which are carried at fair value, resulted from the consolidation of the asset-backed securitization trusts on January 1, 2010 in connection with our adoption of a new accounting standard. This consolidation is further discussed in notes 1 and 7 to the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
As discussed in note 1, in April 2010, as a result of a market transaction between each of the trusts and new trust investors unrelated to us, we no longer have unilateral servicer removal rights. Although we continue to maintain investments significant to each trust with certain corresponding removal rights, we are no longer deemed to be the primary beneficiary of each of the trusts. As a result, beginning on April 23, 2010, we no longer record the assets and liabilities of the trusts in our consolidated financial statements. We will continue to carry our direct investments in the trusts. This de-consolidation is not expected to have a material effect on our consolidated results of operations or financial condition.
The following table presents activity in the allowance for loan losses for the periods indicated:
March 31, | ||||||||
(In millions) | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||
Beginning balance |
$ | 79 | $ | 18 | ||||
Provision for loan losses: |
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Commercial real estate loans |
10 | 84 | ||||||
Other |
5 | | ||||||
Charge-offs: |
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Commercial real estate loans |
(3 | ) | (8 | ) | ||||
Total |
$ | 91 | $ | 94 | ||||
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The provision for loan losses related to commercial real estate loans primarily resulted from a revaluation of the collateral supporting one of the commercial real estate loans acquired in 2008 in connection with indemnification obligations. This loan is expected to be repaid through the ultimate liquidation of the underlying collateral. The commercial real estate loans are reviewed on a quarterly basis, and any provisions for loan losses that are recorded reflect managements current expectations with respect to future principal and interest cash flows from these loans, based on an assessment of economic conditions in the commercial real estate market and other factors. The charge-offs primarily related to the commercial real estate loans, as management considered certain of these loans no longer collectible.
Capital
The management of regulatory and economic capital both involve key metrics evaluated by management to assess whether our actual level of capital is commensurate with our risk profile, is in compliance with all regulatory requirements, and is sufficient to provide us with the financial flexibility to undertake future strategic business initiatives.
Regulatory Capital
Our objective with respect to regulatory capital management is to maintain a strong capital base in order to provide financial flexibility for our business needs, including funding corporate growth and supporting customers cash management needs, and to provide protection against loss to depositors and creditors. We strive to maintain an optimal level of capital, commensurate with our risk profile, on which an attractive return to shareholders is expected to be realized over both the short and long term, while protecting our obligations to depositors and creditors and satisfying regulatory capital adequacy requirements. Additional information about our capital management process in the Financial Condition section of Managements Discussion and Analysis in our 2009 Form 10-K.
At March 31, 2010, State Street and State Street Bank met all capital adequacy requirements to which they were subject. Regulatory capital amounts and ratios at March 31, 2010, and December 31, 2009 are presented in the table below.
Regulatory Guidelines(1) |
State Street | State Street Bank | ||||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in millions) | Minimum | Well Capitalized |
March 31, 2010 |
December 31, 2009 |
March 31, 2010 |
December 31, 2009 |
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Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio |
4 | % | 6 | % | 18.0 | % | 17.7 | % | 17.6 | % | 17.3 | % | ||||||||||
Total risk-based capital ratio |
8 | 10 | 19.5 | 19.1 | 19.3 | 19.0 | ||||||||||||||||
Tier 1 leverage ratio |
4 | 5 | 9.0 | 8.5 | 8.7 | 8.2 | ||||||||||||||||
Tier 1 risk-based capital |
$ | 12,335 | $ | 12,005 | $ | 11,640 | $ | 11,378 | ||||||||||||||
Total risk-based capital |
13,296 | 12,961 | 12,755 | 12,482 | ||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted risk-weighted assets and market-risk equivalents: |
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Balance sheet risk-weighted assets |
$ | 55,097 | $ | 56,780 | $ | 52,884 | $ | 54,832 | ||||||||||||||
Off-balance sheet equivalent risk-weighted assets |
12,269 | 10,159 | 12,277 | 10,159 | ||||||||||||||||||
Market-risk equivalents |
972 | 752 | 926 | 703 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 68,338 | $ | 67,691 | $ | 66,087 | $ | 65,694 | ||||||||||||||
Adjusted quarterly average assets |
$ | 136,549 | $ | 140,978 | $ | 134,172 | $ | 138,914 |
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(1) | State Street Bank must meet the regulatory designation of well capitalized in order to maintain the parent companys status as a financial holding company, including a minimum tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6%, a minimum total risk-based capital ratio of 10% and a tier 1 leverage ratio of 5%. In addition, State Street must meet Federal Reserve guidelines for well capitalized for a bank holding company to be eligible for a streamlined review process for acquisition proposals. These guidelines require a minimum tier 1 risk-based capital ratio of 6% and a minimum total risk-based capital ratio of 10%. |
At March 31, 2010, State Streets and State Street Banks regulatory capital ratios increased compared to year-end 2009. The increases in the risk-based ratios were primarily the result of the effect of first quarter 2010 net income on tier 1 capital and slight decreases in balance sheet risk-weighted assets, as consolidated total assets declined from December 31, 2009, partly offset by increases in off-balance sheet equivalent risk-weighted assets primarily associated with increased transactional volume and appreciation in the value of securities on loan in our securities finance agency lending business. The increase in the tier 1 leverage ratio resulted from the effect of first quarter 2010 net income on tier 1 capital and a decline in adjusted quarterly average assets. All regulatory capital ratios for State Street and State Street Bank exceeded the regulatory minimum and well-capitalized thresholds.
Other
The current minimum regulatory capital requirements enforced by the U.S. banking regulators are based on a 1988 international accord, commonly referred to as Basel I, which was developed by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. In 2004, the Basel Committee released the final version of its new capital adequacy framework, referred to as Basel II. Basel II governs the capital adequacy of large, internationally active banking organizations, such as State Street, that generally rely on sophisticated risk management and measurement systems, and requires these organizations to enhance their measurement and management of the risks underlying their business activities and to better align regulatory capital requirements with those risks.
Basel II adopts a three-pillar framework for addressing capital adequacyminimum capital requirements, which incorporate the measurement of credit risk, market risk and operational risk; supervisory review, which addresses the need for a banking organization to assess its capital adequacy position relative to its overall risk, rather than only with respect to its minimum capital requirement; and market discipline, which imposes public disclosure requirements on a banking organization intended to allow the assessment of key information about the organizations risk profile and its associated level of regulatory capital.
In December 2007, U.S. banking regulators jointly issued final rules to implement the Basel II framework in the U.S. Implementation is subject to a multi-year transition period in which limits are imposed upon the amount by which minimum required capital may decrease. The framework does not supersede or change the existing prompt corrective action and leverage capital requirements applicable to banking organizations in the U.S., and explicitly reserves the regulators authority to require organizations to hold additional capital where appropriate.
State Street has established a comprehensive program to implement the Basel II framework and related regulatory requirements adopting the most advanced approaches within the prescribed time frames.
Legislative and regulatory changes are currently being actively pursued in the U.S., the European Union and other markets in which we conduct business. Proposals for special taxes or assessments on financial institutions, change in permissible activities for depository institutions and their affiliates and changes in the standards of liability for the providers of certain custodial services, could have an adverse effect on our businesses and our
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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
future consolidated results of operations. We are also evaluating such legislative and regulatory proposals for opportunities to offer new or incremental services to our customers. It is not possible to determine at this time what proposals will be enacted and the net effect of such legislative and regulatory changes on our businesses and on our future consolidated results of operations.
Economic Capital
We define economic capital as the capital required to protect holders of our senior debt, and obligations higher in priority, against unexpected economic losses over a one-year period at a level consistent with the solvency of a firm with our target AA senior debt rating. Economic capital requirements are one of several important measures used by management and the Board of Directors to assess the adequacy of our capital levels in relation to State Streets risk profile. Our Capital Committee is responsible for overseeing our economic capital process. The framework and methodologies used to quantify economic capital for each of the risk types described below have been developed by our Enterprise Risk Management, Global Treasury and Corporate Finance groups and are designed to be generally consistent with our risk management principles and Basel II. This economic capital framework has been approved by senior management and the Risk and Capital Committee of the Board. Due to the evolving nature of quantification techniques, we expect to periodically refine the methodologies, assumptions, and data used to estimate our economic capital requirements, which could result in a different amount of capital needed to support our business activities.
We quantify capital requirements for the risks inherent in our business activities and group them into one of the following broadly-defined categories:
| Market risk: the risk of adverse financial impact due to fluctuations in market prices, primarily as they relate to our trading activities; |
| Interest-rate risk: the risk of loss in non-trading asset and liability management positions, primarily the impact of adverse movements in interest rates on the repricing mismatches that exist between balance sheet assets and liabilities; |
| Credit risk: the risk of loss that may result from the default or downgrade of a borrower or counterparty; |
| Operational risk: the risk of loss from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems, or from external events, which is consistent with the Basel II definition; and |
| Business risk: the risk of negative earnings resulting from adverse changes in business factors, including changes in the competitive environment, changes in the operational economics of our business activities, and the effect of strategic and reputation risks. |
Economic capital for each of these five categories is estimated on a stand-alone basis using statistical modeling techniques applied to internally-generated and, in some cases, external data. These individual results are then aggregated at the State Street consolidated level. A capital reduction, or diversification benefit, is then applied to reflect the unlikely event of experiencing an extremely large loss in each risk type at the same time.
Liquidity
The objective of liquidity management is to ensure that we have the ability to meet our financial obligations in a timely and cost-effective manner, and that we maintain sufficient flexibility to fund strategic corporate
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initiatives as they arise. Effective management of liquidity involves assessing the potential mismatch between the future cash needs of our customers and our available sources of cash under normal and adverse economic and business conditions. Significant uses of liquidity, described more fully below, consist primarily of meeting deposit withdrawals and funding outstanding commitments to extend credit or to purchase securities as they are drawn upon. Liquidity is provided by the maintenance of broad access to the global capital markets and by our consolidated balance sheet asset structure.
Sources of liquidity come from two primary areas: access to the global capital markets and liquid assets carried on our consolidated balance sheet. Our ability to source incremental funding at reasonable rates of interest from wholesale investors in the capital markets is the first source of liquidity we would access to accommodate the uses of liquidity described below. On-balance sheet liquid assets are also an integral component of our liquidity management strategy. These assets provide liquidity through maturities of the assets, but more importantly, they provide us with the ability to raise funds by pledging the securities as collateral for borrowings or through outright sales. Each of these sources of liquidity is used in the management of daily cash needs and in a crisis scenario, in which we would need to accommodate potential large, unexpected demand for funds.
Uses of liquidity result from the following: withdrawals of unsecured customer deposits; draw-downs on unfunded commitments to extend credit or to purchase securities, generally provided through lines of credit; and short-duration advance facilities. Customer deposits are generated largely from our investment servicing activities, and are invested in a combination of term investment securities and short-term money market assets whose mix is determined by the characteristics of the deposits. Most of the customer deposits are payable upon demand or are short-term in nature, which means that withdrawals can potentially occur quickly and in large amounts. Similarly, customers can request disbursement of funds under commitments to extend credit, or can overdraw deposit accounts rapidly and in large volumes. In addition, a large volume of unanticipated funding requirements, such as large draw-downs of existing lines of credit, could require additional liquidity.
Material risks to sources of short-term liquidity could include, among other things, adverse changes in the perception in the financial markets of our financial condition or liquidity needs, and downgrades by major independent credit rating agencies of our deposits and our debt securities, which would restrict our ability to access the capital markets and could lead to withdrawals of unsecured deposits by our customers.
In managing our liquidity, we have issued term wholesale certificates of deposit and invested those funds in short-term money market assets where they would be available to meet cash needs. At March 31, 2010, this wholesale portfolio totaled $8.04 billion, compared to $5.74 billion at December 31, 2009. In connection with our management of liquidity where we seek to maintain access to sources of back-up liquidity at reasonable costs, we have participated in the Federal Reserves secured lending program available to financial institutions, referred to as the term auction facility, or TAF. State Street Bank terminated its participation in the TAF in February 2010, and consequently had no TAF balance outstanding at March 31, 2010, compared to $2.0 billion at December 31, 2009. The highest TAF balance of State Street Bank outstanding during the first quarter of 2010 was $2.0 billion, compared to $10.0 billion during the year ended December 31, 2009. The average TAF balance outstanding for the first quarter of 2010 was approximately $900 million, compared to an average TAF balance of approximately $4.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2009.
In addition to these funding sources, at March 31, 2010, conduit asset-backed commercial paper issued to third parties totaled approximately $9.88 billion, compared to $12.07 billion at December 31, 2009. The conduits were consolidated onto State Streets balance sheet in May 2009. We continue to market the conduit commercial paper program to investors in order to fund the remaining conduit assets.
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While maintenance of our high investment-grade credit rating is of primary importance to our liquidity management program, on-balance sheet liquid assets represent significant liquidity that we can directly control, and provide a source of cash in the form of principal maturities and the ability to borrow from the capital markets using our securities as collateral. Our liquid assets consist primarily of cash balances at central banks in excess of regulatory requirements and other short-term liquid assets, such as federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits with banks, the latter of which are multicurrency instruments invested with major multinational banks; and high-quality, marketable investment securities not already pledged, which generally are more liquid than other types of assets and can be sold or borrowed against to generate cash quickly. At March 31, 2010, the value of our liquid assets, as defined, totaled $79.18 billion, compared to $75.98 billion as of December 31, 2009. Due to the unusual size and volatile nature of our quarter-end customer deposits, we maintained approximately $19.23 billion at central banks as of March 31, 2010, compared to $22.45 at December 31, 2009, both in excess of regulatory required minimums.
Aggregate investment securities carried at $41.32 billion as of March 31, 2010, compared to $40.96 billion as of December 31, 2009, were designated as pledged for public and trust deposits, borrowed funds and for other purposes as provided by law, and are excluded from the liquid assets calculation, unless pledged to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston or internally between State Street affiliates. Liquid assets included securities pledged to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston to secure State Street Banks ability to borrow from their discount window should the need arise. This access to primary credit is an important source of back-up liquidity for State Street Bank. As of March 31, 2010, we had no outstanding primary credit borrowings from the discount window.
Based upon our level of liquid assets and our ability to access the capital markets for additional funding when necessary, including our ability to issue debt and equity securities under our current universal shelf registration, management considers overall liquidity at March 31, 2010 to be sufficient to meet State Streets current commitments and business needs, including supporting the liquidity of the commercial paper conduits and accommodating the transaction and cash management needs of our customers.
As referenced above, our ability to maintain consistent access to liquidity is fostered by the maintenance of high investment-grade ratings on our debt, as measured by the major independent credit rating agencies. Factors essential to retaining high credit ratings include diverse and stable core earnings; strong risk management; strong capital ratios; diverse liquidity sources, including the global capital markets and customer deposits; and strong liquidity monitoring procedures. High ratings on debt minimize borrowing costs and enhance our liquidity by increasing the potential market for our debt. A downgrade or reduction of these credit ratings could have an adverse effect to our ability to access funding at favorable interest rates.
We maintain an effective universal shelf registration that allows for the public offering and sale of debt securities, capital securities, common stock, depositary shares and preferred stock, and warrants to purchase such securities, including any shares into which the preferred stock and depositary shares may be convertible, or any combination thereof. We have, as discussed previously, issued in the past, and we may issue in the future, securities pursuant to the shelf registration. The issuance of debt or equity securities will depend on future market conditions, funding needs and other factors.
We currently maintain a corporate commercial paper program, unrelated to the conduits asset-backed commercial paper program, under which we can issue up to $3 billion with original maturities of up to 270 days from the date of issue. At March 31, 2010, we had $2.80 billion of commercial paper outstanding, compared to $2.78 billion at December 31, 2009. Corporate commercial paper issuances are recorded in other short-term borrowings in our consolidated statement of condition.
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State Street Bank currently has Board authority to issue bank notes up to an aggregate of $5 billion, and up to $1 billion of subordinated bank notes. As of March 31, 2010, State Street Banks outstanding unsecured senior notes, issued pursuant to the aforementioned Board authority, totaled $2.45 billion. These notes are guaranteed pursuant to the FDICs Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program.
State Street Bank currently maintains a line of credit with a financial institution of CAD $800 million, or approximately $788 million as of March 31, 2010, to support its Canadian securities processing operations. The line of credit has no stated termination date and is cancelable by either party with prior notice. As of March 31, 2010, no balance was outstanding on this line of credit.
Risk Management
The global scope of our business activities requires that we balance what we perceive to be the primary risks in our businesses with a comprehensive and well-integrated risk management function. The measurement, monitoring and mitigation of risks are essential to the financial performance and successful management of our businesses. These risks, if not effectively managed, can result in current losses to State Street as well as erosion of our capital and damage to our reputation. Our systematic approach also allows for a more precise assessment of risks within a framework for evaluating opportunities for the prudent use of capital.
We have a disciplined approach to risk management that involves all levels of management. The Board provides extensive review and oversight of our overall risk management programs, including the approval of key risk management policies and the periodic review of State Streets key risk indicators. These indicators are designed to identify major business activities of State Street with significant risk content, and to establish quantifiable thresholds for risk measurement. Key risk indicators are reported regularly to the Risk and Capital Committee of the Board and are reviewed periodically for appropriateness. Modifications to the indicators are made to reflect changes in our business activities or refinements to existing measurements. Enterprise Risk Management, or ERM, a dedicated corporate group, provides oversight, support and coordination across business units and is responsible for the formulation and maintenance of enterprise-wide risk management policies and guidelines. In addition, ERM establishes and reviews approved limits, and with business line management, monitors key risks. The Chief Risk Officer meets regularly with the Board or a Board committee, as appropriate, and has the authority to escalate issues as necessary.
The execution of duties in the management of people, products, business operations and processes is the responsibility of business unit managers. The function of risk management is designing and directing the implementation of risk management programs and processes consistent with corporate and regulatory standards, and providing oversight of the business-owned risks. Accordingly, risk management is a shared responsibility between ERM and the business lines, and requires joint efforts in goal setting, program design and implementation, resource management, and performance evaluation between business and functional units.
Responsibility for risk management is overseen by a series of management committees. The Management Risk and Capital Committee, or MRAC, chaired by our Chief Executive Officer with our Chief Risk Officer and Chief Financial Officer acting as co-chairs, aligns State Streets strategy, budget, risk appetite and capital adequacy. The Major Risk Committee, or MRC, is responsible for the formulation, recommendation and approval of policies, guidelines and programs governing the identification, analysis, measurement and control of material risks across State Street. Co-Chaired by our Chief Risk Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the MRC focuses on the review of business activities with significant impact on risk and capital. Our Capital Committee, chaired by our Chief Financial Officer, oversees the management of our regulatory and economic capital, the determination of the framework for capital allocation and strategies for capital structure and debt and equity issuances.
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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Our Asset and Liability Committee, or ALCO, chaired by our Treasurer, oversees the management of our consolidated balance sheet, including management of our global liquidity and interest-rate risk positions. Our Fiduciary Review Committee reviews the criteria for the acceptance of fiduciary duties, and assists our business lines with their fiduciary responsibilities executed on behalf of customers. Our Credit Committee, chaired by our Chief Credit Officer, acts as the credit policy committee for State Street. Our Operational Risk Committee, co-chaired by the Head of ERM and the Head of Operational Risk, provides cross-business oversight of operational risk to identify, measure, manage and control operational risk in an effective and consistent manner across State Street. Our Model Assessment Committee, chaired within ERM, provides recommendations concerning technical modeling issues and independently validates qualifying financial models utilized by our businesses. Several other committees with specialized risk management functions report to the MRC.
While we believe that our risk management program is effective in managing the risks in our businesses, external factors may create risks that cannot always be identified or anticipated. Additional information about our process for managing market risk for both our trading and asset and liability management activities, as well as credit risk, operational risk and business risk, can be found in the Financial Condition section of Managements Discussion and Analysis in our 2009 Form 10-K.
Market Risk
Market risk is defined as the risk of adverse financial impact due to fluctuations in interest rates, foreign exchange rates and other market-driven factors and prices. State Street is exposed to market risk in both its trading and non-trading, or asset and liability management, activities. The market risk management processes related to these activities, discussed in further detail below, apply to both on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet exposures.
We primarily engage in trading and investment activities to serve our customers needs and to contribute to overall corporate earnings and liquidity. In the conduct of these activities, we are subject to, and assume, market risk. The level of market risk that we assume is a function of our overall objectives and liquidity needs, customer requirements and market volatility. Interest-rate risk, a component of market risk, is more thoroughly discussed in the Asset and Liability Management portion of this Market Risk section.
Trading Activities
Market risk associated with foreign exchange and other trading activities is managed through corporate guidelines, including established limits on aggregate and net open positions, sensitivity to changes in interest rates, and concentrations, which are supplemented by stop-loss thresholds. We use a variety of risk management tools and methodologies, including value-at-risk, to measure, monitor and manage market risk. All limits and measurement techniques are reviewed and adjusted as necessary on a regular basis by business managers, the market risk management group and the Trading and Market Risk Committee.
We use a variety of derivative financial instruments to support our customers needs, conduct trading activities and manage our interest-rate and currency risk. These activities are designed to create trading revenue and to hedge potential earnings volatility. In addition, we provide services related to derivatives in our role as both a manager and a servicer of financial assets.
Our customers use derivatives to manage the financial risks associated with their investment goals and business activities. With the growth of cross-border investing, customers have an increasing need for foreign exchange forward contracts to convert currency for international investments and to manage the currency risk in
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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
their international investment portfolios. As an active participant in the foreign exchange markets, we provide foreign exchange forward contracts and options in support of these customer needs.
As part of our trading activities, we assume positions in the foreign exchange and interest-rate markets by buying and selling cash instruments and using derivatives, including foreign exchange forward contracts, foreign exchange and interest-rate options and interest-rate swaps. As of March 31, 2010, the aggregate notional amount of these derivatives was $665.17 billion, of which $620.48 billion were foreign exchange forward and spot contracts. In the aggregate, we seek to closely match long and short foreign exchange forward positions to minimize currency and interest-rate risk. All foreign exchange contracts are valued daily at current market rates. Additional information about trading derivatives is provided in note 10 to the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
As noted above, we use a variety of risk measurement tools and methodologies, including value-at-risk, or VaR, which is an estimate of potential loss for a given period within a stated statistical confidence interval. We use a risk measurement system to estimate VaR daily. We have adopted standards for estimating VaR, and we maintain capital for market risk in accordance with applicable regulatory guidelines. VaR is estimated for a 99% one-tail confidence interval and an assumed one-day holding period using a historical observation period of two years. A 99% one-tail confidence interval implies that daily trading losses should not exceed the estimated VaR more than 1% of the time, or less than three business days out of a year. The methodology uses a simulation approach based on historically observed changes in foreign exchange rates, interest rates (U.S. and non-U.S.) and foreign exchange implied volatilities, and takes into account the resulting diversification benefits provided from the mix of our trading positions.
Like all quantitative risk measures, VaR is subject to limitations and assumptions inherent in our methodology. Our methodology gives equal weight to all market-rate observations regardless of how recently the market rates were observed. The estimate is calculated using static portfolios consisting of trading positions held at the end of each business day. Therefore, implicit in the VaR estimate is the assumption that no intra-day actions are taken by management during adverse market movements. As a result, the methodology does not include risk associated with intra-day changes in positions or intra-day price volatility.
The following table presents VaR with respect to our trading activities, for trading positions held during the periods indicated, as measured by our VaR methodology. The generally lower total VaR amounts compared to component VaR amounts primarily relate to diversification benefits across risk types.
VALUE-AT-RISK
Quarters Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | Annual Average |
Maximum | Minimum | Annual Average |
Maximum | Minimum | ||||||||||||
Foreign exchange rates |
$ | 3.2 | $ | 8.2 | $ | 1.3 | $ | 3.8 | $ | 9.7 | $ | 0.8 | ||||||
Interest-rates |
2.6 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 2.9 | 0.6 | ||||||||||||
Total VaR for trading assets |
$ | 4.2 | $ | 7.7 | $ | 2.2 | $ | 4.1 | $ | 9.2 | $ | 1.2 |
We back-test the estimated one-day VaR on a daily basis. This information is reviewed and used to confirm that all relevant trading positions are properly modeled. For the quarters ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, we did not experience any actual trading losses in excess of our end-of-day VaR estimate.
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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
Our VaR measurement methodology also measures VaR associated with certain assets classified as trading account assets in our consolidated balance sheet. These assets are not held in connection with typical trading activities, and thus are not reflected in the foregoing VaR table. In the table below, the VaR associated with these assets is reported as VaR for non-trading assets. Total regulatory VaR is calculated as the sum of the VaR for trading assets and the VaR for non-trading assets, with no diversification benefits recognized. The average, maximum and minimum amounts are calculated for each line item separately.
Total Regulatory VALUE-AT-RISK
Quarters Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | Annual Average |
Maximum | Minimum | Annual Average |
Maximum | Minimum | ||||||||||||
VaR for trading assets |
$ | 4.2 | $ | 7.7 | $ | 2.2 | $ | 4.1 | $ | 9.2 | $ | 1.2 | ||||||
VaR for non-trading assets |
3.6 | 6.7 | 2.9 | nm | nm | nm | ||||||||||||
Total regulatory VaR |
$ | 7.8 | $ | 11.3 | $ | 5.4 | $ | 4.1 | $ | 9.2 | $ | 1.2 |
nm-not measured for the period.
Asset and Liability Management Activities
The primary objective of asset and liability management is to provide sustainable and growing net interest revenue, or NIR, under varying economic environments, while protecting the economic values of our balance sheet assets and liabilities from the adverse effects of changes in interest rates. Most of our NIR is earned from the investment of deposits generated by our Investment Servicing and Investment Management lines of business. We structure our balance sheet assets to generally conform to the characteristics of our balance sheet liabilities, but we manage our overall interest-rate risk position in the context of current and anticipated market conditions and within internally-approved risk guidelines.
Our investment activities and our use of derivative financial instruments are the primary tools used in managing interest-rate risk. We invest in financial instruments with currency, repricing, and maturity characteristics we consider appropriate to manage our overall interest-rate risk position. In addition to on-balance sheet assets, we use certain derivative instruments, primarily interest-rate swaps, to alter the interest-rate characteristics of specific balance sheet assets or liabilities. The use of derivatives is subject to ALCO-approved guidelines. Additional information about our use of derivatives is provided in note 10 to the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
As a result of growth in our non-U.S. operations, non-U.S. dollar denominated customer liabilities are a significant portion of our consolidated balance sheet. This growth results in exposure to changes in the shape and level of non-U.S. dollar yield curves, which we include in our consolidated interest-rate risk management process.
To measure, monitor, and report on our interest-rate risk position, we use (1) NIR simulation, or NIR-at-risk, which measures the impact on NIR over the next twelve months to immediate, or rate shock, and gradual, or rate ramp, changes in market interest rates; and (2) economic value of equity, or EVE, which measures the impact on the present value of all NIR-related principal and interest cash flows of an immediate change in interest rates. NIR-at-risk is designed to measure the potential impact of changes in market interest
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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
rates on NIR in the short term. EVE, on the other hand, is a long-term view of interest-rate risk, but with a view toward liquidation of State Street. Both of these measures are subject to ALCO-established guidelines, and are monitored regularly, along with other relevant simulations, scenario analyses and stress tests by both Global Treasury and ALCO.
In calculating our NIR-at-risk, we start with a base amount of NIR that is projected over the next twelve months, assuming that the then-current yield curve remains unchanged over the period. Our existing balance sheet assets and liabilities are adjusted by the amount and timing of transactions that are forecasted to occur over the next twelve months. That yield curve is then shocked, or moved immediately, ±100 basis points in a parallel fashion, or at all points along the yield curve. Two new twelve-month NIR projections are then developed using the same balance sheet and forecasted transactions, but with the new yield curves, and compared to the base scenario. We also perform the calculations using interest rate ramps, which are ±100 basis point changes in interest rates that are assumed to occur gradually over the next twelve-month period, rather than immediately as we do with interest-rate shocks.
EVE is based on the change in the present value of all NIR-related principal and interest cash flows for changes in market rates of interest. The present value of existing cash flows with a then-current yield curve serves as the base case. We then apply an immediate parallel shock to that yield curve of ±200 basis points and recalculate the cash flows and related present values. A large shock is used to better capture the embedded option risk in our mortgage-backed securities that results from the borrowers prepayment opportunity.
Key assumptions used in the models described above include the timing of cash flows; the maturity and repricing of balance sheet assets and liabilities, especially option-embedded financial instruments like mortgage-backed securities; changes in market conditions; and interest-rate sensitivities of our customer liabilities with respect to the interest rates paid and the level of balances. These assumptions are inherently uncertain and, as a result, the models cannot precisely predict future NIR or predict the impact of changes in interest rates on NIR and economic value. Actual results could differ from simulated results due to the timing, magnitude and frequency of changes in interest rates and market conditions, changes in spreads and management strategies, among other factors. Projections of potential future streams of NIR are assessed as part of our forecasting process.
The following table presents the estimated exposure of NIR for the next twelve months, calculated as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, due to an immediate ±100 basis point shift in then-current interest rates. Estimated incremental exposures presented below are dependent on managements assumptions about asset and liability sensitivities under various interest-rate scenarios, such as those previously discussed, and do not reflect any actions management may undertake in order to mitigate some of the adverse effects of interest-rate changes on State Streets financial performance.
NIR-AT-RISK | Estimated Exposure to Net Interest Revenue |
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(In millions)
Rate change: |
March 31, 2010 |
December 31, 2009 |
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+100 bps shock |
$ | (78 | ) | $ | (165 | ) | ||
-100 bps shock |
(321 | ) | (330 | ) | ||||
+100 bps ramp |
(59 | ) | (128 | ) | ||||
-100 bps ramp |
(220 | ) | (112 | ) |
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
The loss of NIR sensitivity over the next 12 months for an upward-100-basis-point shock at March 31, 2010 compared to December 31, 2009 was primarily the result of continued growth in rate-sensitive core deposits, which benefit NIR in a rising-rate environment. This benefit was partially offset by purchases of fixed-rate investment securities. NIR sensitivity to a downward-100-basis-point shock was essentially unchanged at March 31, 2010 compared to December 31, 2009. The major contributor to this loss in NIR is the fact that deposit rates have little ability to re-price downward due to the current low rate environment, but assets still have the ability to re-price to lower rates.
Other important factors that affect the levels of NIR are balance sheet size and mix; interest-rate spreads; the slope and interest-rate level of U.S. dollar and non-U.S. dollar yield curves and the relationship between them; the pace of change in market interest rates; and management actions taken in response to the preceding conditions.
The following table presents estimated EVE exposures, calculated as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, assuming an immediate and prolonged shift in interest rates, the impact of which would be spread over a number of years.
ECONOMIC VALUE OF EQUITY | Estimated Exposure to Economic Value of Equity |
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(In millions)
Rate change: |
March 31, 2010 |
December 31, 2009 |
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+200 bps shock |
$ | (1,409 | ) | $ | (1,205 | ) | ||
- 200 bps shock |
(95 | ) | (434 | ) |
The change in EVE sensitivity for an upward-200-basis-point shock at March 31, 2010 compared to December 31, 2009 was mainly attributable to higher rates and our re-investment in fixed-rate investment securities, which increased overall portfolio duration. Higher rates also impacted the change in EVE sensitivity for a downward-200-basis-point shock at March 31, 2010 compared to December 31, 2009.
Credit Risk
Credit and counterparty risk is defined as the risk of financial loss if a borrower or counterparty is either unable or unwilling to repay borrowings or settle a transaction in accordance with contractual terms. We assume credit and counterparty risk on both our on- and off-balance sheet exposures. The extension of credit and the acceptance of counterparty risk by State Street are governed by corporate guidelines based on each counterpartys risk profile, the markets served, counterparty and country concentrations, and regulatory compliance. Our focus on large institutional investors and their businesses requires that we assume concentrated credit risk for a variety of products and durations. We maintain comprehensive guidelines and procedures to monitor and manage all aspects of credit and counterparty risk that we undertake. Counterparties are evaluated on an individual basis at least annually, while significant exposures to counterparties are reviewed daily. Processes for credit approval and monitoring are in place for all credit extensions. As part of the approval and renewal process, due diligence is conducted based on the size and term of the exposure, as well as the creditworthiness of the counterparty. At any point in time, having one or more counterparties to which our exposure exceeds 10% of our consolidated total shareholders equity, exclusive of unrealized gains or losses, is not unusual. Exposure to these entities is aggregated and evaluated by ERM.
We provide, on a limited basis, traditional loan products and services to key customers and prospects in a manner that is intended to enhance customer relationships, increase profitability and manage risk. We employ a relationship model in which credit decisions are based upon credit quality and the overall institutional relationship.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued)
An allowance for loan losses is maintained to absorb probable credit losses in the loan and lease portfolio that can be estimated, and is reviewed regularly by management for adequacy. An internal rating system is used to assess potential risk of loss. State Streets risk-rating process incorporates the use of risk rating tools in conjunction with managements judgment. Qualitative and quantitative inputs are captured in a transparent and replicable manner, and following a formal review and approval process, an internal credit rating based on State Streets credit scale is assigned. The provision for loan losses is a charge to current earnings to maintain the overall allowance for loan losses at a level considered adequate relative to the level of credit risk in the loan and lease portfolio. Information about provisions for loan losses is included in the Provision for Loan Losses section of this Managements Discussion and Analysis. State Streets risk-rating process incorporates the use of risk-rating tools in conjunction with managements judgment. Qualitative and quantitative inputs are captured in a transparent and replicable manner, and following a formal review and approval process, an internal credit rating based on State Streets credit scale is assigned.
We purchase securities under agreements to resell. Risk is managed through a variety of processes, including establishing the acceptability of counterparties; limiting purchases largely to low-risk U.S. government securities; taking possession or control of pledged assets; monitoring levels of underlying collateral; and limiting the duration of the agreements. Securities are revalued daily to determine if we believe that additional collateral is necessary from the borrower. Most repurchase agreements are short-term, with maturities of less than 90 days.
We also provide customers with off-balance sheet liquidity and credit enhancement facilities in the form of letters and lines of credit. These exposures are subject to an initial credit analysis, with detailed approval and review processes. These facilities are also actively monitored and reviewed annually. We maintain a separate reserve for probable credit losses related to certain of these off-balance sheet activities, which is recorded in accrued expenses and other liabilities in our consolidated statement of condition. Management reviews the adequacy of this reserve on a regular basis.
On behalf of our customers, we lend their securities to creditworthy banks, broker/dealers and other institutions. In most circumstances, we indemnify our customers for the fair market value of those securities against a failure of the borrower to return such securities. Though these transactions are collateralized, the substantial volume of these activities necessitates detailed credit-based underwriting and monitoring processes. The aggregate amount of indemnified securities on loan totaled $396.87 billion at March 31, 2010, and $365.25 billion at December 31, 2009. We require the borrowers to provide collateral in an amount equal to or in excess of 100% of the fair market value of the securities borrowed. State Street holds the collateral received in connection with our securities lending services as agent and these holdings are not recorded in our consolidated statement of condition. The securities on loan and the collateral are revalued daily to determine if additional collateral is necessary. We held, as agent, cash and securities totaling $407.94 billion and $375.92 billion as collateral for indemnified securities on loan at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.
The collateral held by us is invested on behalf of our customers. In certain cases, the collateral is invested in third-party repurchase agreements, for which we indemnify the customer against loss of the principal invested. We require the repurchase agreement counterparty to provide collateral in an amount equal to or in excess of 100% of the amount of the repurchase agreement. The indemnified repurchase agreements and the related collateral are not recorded in our consolidated statement of condition. Of the collateral of $407.94 billion at March 31, 2010 and $375.92 billion at December 31, 2009 referenced above, $96.66 billion at March 31, 2010 and $77.73 billion at December 31, 2009 was invested in indemnified repurchase agreements. We held, as agent, $101.57 billion and $82.62 billion as collateral for indemnified investments in repurchase agreements at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.
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Investments in debt and equity securities, including investments in affiliates, are monitored regularly by Corporate Finance and ERM. Procedures are in place for assessing impaired securities, as discussed in note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
Information about off-balance sheet arrangements is provided in notes 6, 7 and 10 to the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
RECENT ACCOUNTING DEVELOPMENTS
Information with respect to recent accounting developments is provided in note 1 to the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The information with respect to quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk is set forth in the Market Risk section of Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, included in this Form 10-Q.
State Street has established and maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that material information relating to State Street and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis required to be disclosed in its reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to State Street management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. For the quarter ended March 31, 2010, State Streets management carried out an evaluation, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of State Streets disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that State Streets disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2010.
State Street has also established and maintains internal control over financial reporting as a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP. In the ordinary course of business, State Street routinely enhances its internal control over financial reporting by either upgrading its current systems or implementing new systems. Changes have been made and will be made to State Streets internal control over financial reporting as a result of these efforts. During the quarter ended March 31, 2010, no change occurred in State Streets internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, State Streets internal control over financial reporting.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2010 | 2009 | |||||||
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) | ||||||||
Fee revenue: |
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Servicing fees |
$ | 880 | $ | 766 | ||||
Management fees |
226 | 181 | ||||||
Trading services |
242 | 245 | ||||||
Securities finance |
72 | 181 | ||||||
Processing fees and other |
120 | 49 | ||||||
Total fee revenue |
1,540 | 1,422 | ||||||
Net interest revenue: |
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Interest revenue |
878 | 738 | ||||||
Interest expense |
217 | 174 | ||||||
Net interest revenue |
661 | 564 | ||||||
Gains (Losses) related to investment securities, net: |
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Net gains from sales of available-for-sale securities |
192 | 29 | ||||||
Losses from other-than-temporary impairment |
(240 | ) | (13 | ) | ||||
Losses not related to credit |
143 | | ||||||
Gains related to investment securities, net |
95 | 16 | ||||||
Total revenue |
2,296 | 2,002 | ||||||
Provision for loan losses |
15 | 84 | ||||||
Expenses: |
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Salaries and employee benefits |
883 | 731 | ||||||
Information systems and communications |
167 | 161 | ||||||
Transaction processing services |
153 | 131 | ||||||
Occupancy |
118 | 121 | ||||||
Merger and integration costs |
13 | 17 | ||||||
Professional services |
81 | 35 | ||||||
Amortization of other intangible assets |
34 | 34 | ||||||
Other |
130 | 74 | ||||||
Total expenses |
1,579 | 1,304 | ||||||
Income before income tax expense |
702 | 614 | ||||||
Income tax expense |
207 | 138 | ||||||
Net income |
$ | 495 | $ | 476 | ||||
Net income available to common shareholders |
$ | 495 | $ | 445 | ||||
Earnings per common share: |
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Basic |
$ | .99 | $ | 1.03 | ||||
Diluted |
.99 | 1.02 | ||||||
Average common shares outstanding (in thousands): |
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Basic |
494,588 | 432,179 | ||||||
Diluted |
498,056 | 435,299 | ||||||
Cash dividends declared per share |
$ | .01 | $ | .01 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CONDITION
March 31, 2010 |
December 31, 2009 |
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(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
Assets |
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Cash and due from banks |
$ | 2,097 | $ | 2,641 | ||||
Interest-bearing deposits with banks |
24,269 | 26,632 | ||||||
Securities purchased under resale agreements |
1,914 | 2,387 | ||||||
Trading account assets |
147 | 148 | ||||||
Investment securities available for sale |
72,956 | 72,699 | ||||||
Investment securities held to maturity (fair value of $20,333 and $20,928) |
19,831 | 20,877 | ||||||
Loans and leases (less allowance for losses of $91 and $79) |
12,245 | 10,729 | ||||||
Premises and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation of $3,141 and $3,046) |
1,880 | 1,953 | ||||||
Accrued income receivable |
1,563 | 1,497 | ||||||
Goodwill |
4,515 | 4,550 | ||||||
Other intangible assets |
1,768 | 1,810 | ||||||
Other assets |
10,786 | 12,023 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 153,971 | $ | 157,946 | ||||
Liabilities |
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Deposits: |
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Noninterest-bearing |
$ | 13,550 | $ | 11,969 | ||||
Interest-bearingU.S. |
8,240 | 5,956 | ||||||
Interest-bearingNon-U.S. |
68,546 | 72,137 | ||||||
Total deposits |
90,336 | 90,062 | ||||||
Securities sold under repurchase agreements |
8,894 | 10,542 | ||||||
Federal funds purchased |
4,386 | 4,532 | ||||||
Other short-term borrowings |
16,514 | 20,200 | ||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities |
9,616 | 9,281 | ||||||
Long-term debt |
8,815 | 8,838 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
138,561 | 143,455 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies (note 6) |
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Shareholders equity |
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Preferred stock, no par: 3,500,000 shares authorized; none issued |
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Common stock, $1 par: 750,000,000 shares authorized; 501,748,047 and 495,365,571 shares issued |
502 | 495 | ||||||
Surplus |
9,222 | 9,180 | ||||||
Retained earnings |
7,588 | 7,071 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(1,885 | ) | (2,238 | ) | ||||
Treasury stock, at cost (429,434 and 431,832 shares) |
(17 | ) | (17 | ) | ||||
Total shareholders equity |
15,410 | 14,491 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 153,971 | $ | 157,946 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in millions, |
Preferred Stock |
Common Stock | Surplus | Retained Earnings |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income |
Treasury Stock | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2008 |
$ | 1,883 | 431,976 | $ | 432 | $ | 6,992 | $ | 9,135 | $ | (5,650 | ) | 418 | $ | (18 | ) | $ | 12,774 | |||||||||||||
Comprehensive income: |
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Net income |
476 | 476 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in net unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net of related taxes of $402 and reclassification adjustment |
617 | 617 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in net unrealized loss on fair value hedges of available-for-sale securities, net of related taxes of $31 |
48 | 48 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation, net of related taxes of $(75) |
(5 | ) | (5 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in net unrealized loss on cash flow hedges, net of related taxes of $1 |
3 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income |
476 | 663 | 1,139 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends: |
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Common stock$.01 per share |
(5 | ) | (5 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred stock |
(25 | ) | (25 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accretion of preferred stock discount |
6 | (6 | ) | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock awards and options exercised, including related taxes of $(50) |
2,822 | 3 | (28 | ) | 4 | (25 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2009 |
$ | 1,889 | 434,798 | $ | 435 | $ | 6,964 | $ | 9,575 | $ | (4,987 | ) | 422 | $ | (18 | ) | $ | 13,858 | |||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2009 |
| 495,366 | $ | 495 | $ | 9,180 | $ | 7,071 | $ | (2,238 | ) | 432 | $ | (17 | ) | $ | 14,491 | ||||||||||||||
Adjustment for effect of application of provisions of new accounting standard |
27 | (27 | ) | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted balance at January 1, 2010 |
| 495,366 | 495 | 9,180 | 7,098 | (2,265 | ) | 432 | (17 | ) | 14,491 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income: |
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Net income |
495 | 495 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in net unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities, net of reclassification adjustment and expected losses from other-than-temporary impairment related to factors other than credit, net of related taxes of $395 |
659 | 659 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in net unrealized loss on fair value hedges of availablefor-sale securities, net of related taxes of $(5) |
(4 | ) | (4 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expected losses from other-than-temporary impairment on held-to-maturity securities related to factors other than credit, net of related taxes of $(30) |
(50 | ) | (50 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation, net of related taxes of $80 |
(227 | ) | (227 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in net unrealized loss on cash flow hedges, net of related taxes of $(1) |
2 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive income |
495 | 380 | 875 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends declared$.01 per share |
(5 | ) | (5 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock awards and options exercised, including related taxes of $(11) |
6,382 | 7 | 42 | 49 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other |
(3 | ) | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2010 |
$ | | 501,748 | $ | 502 | $ | 9,222 | $ | 7,588 | $ | (1,885 | ) | 429 | $ | (17 | ) | $ | 15,410 | |||||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2010 | 2009 | |||||||
(In millions) | ||||||||
Operating Activities: |
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Net income |
$ | 495 | $ | 476 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
||||||||
Non-cash adjustments for depreciation, amortization, accretion and deferred income |
(233 | ) | (23 | ) | ||||
Gains related to investment securities, net |
(95 | ) | (16 | ) | ||||
Change in trading account assets, net |
1 | (4,358 | ) | |||||
Other, net |
1,587 | 1,186 | ||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities |
1,755 | (2,735 | ) | |||||
Investing Activities: |
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Net decrease in interest-bearing deposits with banks |
2,363 | 20,827 | ||||||
Net decrease in federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements |
473 | 344 | ||||||
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities |
5,726 | 1,040 | ||||||
Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale securities |
11,371 | 9,639 | ||||||
Purchases of available-for-sale securities |
(16,528 | ) | (9,992 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in securities related to AMLF |
| 5,370 | ||||||
Proceeds from maturities of held-to-maturity securities |
1,185 | 736 | ||||||
Purchases of held-to-maturity securities |
(178 | ) | (100 | ) | ||||
Net (increase) decrease in loans and leases |
(1,578 | ) | 1,533 | |||||
Purchases of equity investments and other long-term assets |
(50 | ) | (50 | ) | ||||
Purchases of premises and equipment |
(25 | ) | (140 | ) | ||||
Other, net |
137 | 50 | ||||||
Net cash provided by investing activities |
2,896 | 29,257 | ||||||
Financing Activities: |
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Net increase in time deposits |
1,970 | 6,617 | ||||||
Net decrease in all other deposits |
(1,696 | ) | (34,926 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in short-term borrowings related to AMLF |
| (5,302 | ) | |||||
Net increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings |
(5,480 | ) | 3,645 | |||||
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of issuance costs |
| 3,938 | ||||||
Payments for long-term debt and obligations under capital leases |
(23 | ) | (15 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock for stock awards and options exercised |
39 | 3 | ||||||
Payments for cash dividends |
(5 | ) | (124 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities |
(5,195 | ) | (26,164 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) |
(544 | ) | 358 | |||||
Cash and due from banks at beginning of period |
2,641 | 3,181 | ||||||
Cash and due from banks at end of period |
$ | 2,097 | $ | 3,539 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Note 1. |
44 | |||
Note 2. |
46 | |||
Note 3. |
55 | |||
Note 4. |
56 | |||
Note 5. |
57 | |||
Note 6. |
57 | |||
Note 7. |
61 | |||
Note 8. |
63 | |||
Note 9. |
64 | |||
Note 10. |
72 | |||
Note 11. |
80 | |||
Note 12. |
80 | |||
Note 13. |
81 | |||
Note 14. |
81 | |||
Note 15. |
83 |
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CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The accounting and financial reporting policies of State Street Corporation conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, referred to as GAAP. State Street Corporation, the parent company, is a financial holding company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Unless otherwise indicated or unless the context requires otherwise, all references in these notes to consolidated financial statements to State Street, we, us, our or similar references mean State Street Corporation and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. Our principal banking subsidiary, State Street Bank and Trust Company, is referred to as State Street Bank. We have two lines of business:
| Investment Servicing provides services for U.S. mutual funds, collective investment funds and other investment pools, corporate and public retirement plans, insurance companies, foundations and endowments worldwide. Products include custody, product- and participant-level accounting; daily pricing and administration; master trust and master custody; recordkeeping; foreign exchange, brokerage and other trading services; securities finance; deposit and short-term investment facilities; loans and lease financing; investment manager and alternative investment manager operations outsourcing; and performance, risk and compliance analytics to support institutional investors. |
| Investment Management offers a broad array of services for managing financial assets, including investment management and investment research services, primarily for institutional investors worldwide. These services include passive and active U.S. and non-U.S. equity and fixed-income strategies, and other related services, such as securities finance. |
The consolidated financial statements accompanying these condensed notes are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which are necessary for a fair statement of the consolidated results of operations in these financial statements, have been made. Events occurring subsequent to the date of our consolidated statement of condition were evaluated for potential recognition or disclosure in our consolidated financial statements through the date we filed this Form 10-Q with the SEC.
The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and these condensed notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any future three-month period or for the year ending December 31, 2010. Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period classifications as presented in this Form 10-Q.
The consolidated statement of condition at December 31, 2009 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all footnotes required by GAAP for a complete set of financial statements. The accompanying consolidated financial statements and these condensed notes should be read in conjunction with the financial and risk factors information included in our 2009 Form 10-K, which we previously filed with the SEC.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2010, the FASB issued an amendment to GAAP related to fair value measurement disclosures. The amendment requires new disclosures for significant transfers of financial assets and liabilities in and out of
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CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(UNAUDITED)
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
level 1 and level 2 of the prescribed valuation hierarchy, as well as information about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements for financial assets and liabilities categorized in level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. The amendment also provided several clarifications with respect to the level of disaggregation and disclosures about valuation techniques and inputs. The requirement to disclose information about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements for financial assets and liabilities categorized in level 3 of the valuation hierarchy was deferred, with respect to State Street, to January 1, 2011. The disclosures required by the amendment are provided in note 9.
In June 2009, the FASB issued a new accounting standard related to accounting for variable interest entities, or VIEs. This new standard amended existing GAAP, eliminated the exception for qualifying special purpose entities, or QSPEs, and modified the characteristics that identify a VIE. The new standard also provided new criteria for determining whether an entity is the primary beneficiary of a VIE, and increased the frequency of required assessments to determine whether an entity is the primary beneficiary.
The new standard was adopted by State Street on January 1, 2010. However, the FASB deferred the application of the new standards provisions for certain investment funds by asset managers that have the attributes of an investment company (with no obligation to fund potentially significant losses of an investment fund), which permits the continued application of the previous accounting. State Streets adoption of the new standard excluded certain investment funds which, absent the deferral, may have been consolidated.
As a result of adoption, we consolidated certain asset-backed securitization trusts in which we have investments significant to the trusts and corresponding unilateral servicer removal rights. The adoption did not have a material effect on our consolidated results of operations or financial condition. Information about the effect of adoption and other information about these trusts is provided in note 7.
In April 2010, as a result of a market transaction between each of the trusts and new trust investors unrelated to us, we no longer have unilateral servicer removal rights. Although we continue to maintain investments significant to each trust with certain corresponding removal rights, we are no longer deemed to be the primary beneficiary of each of the trusts. As a result, beginning on April 23, 2010, we no longer record the assets and liabilities of the trusts in our consolidated financial statements. We will continue to carry our direct investments in the trusts. This de-consolidation is not expected to have a material effect on our consolidated results of operations or financial condition.
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CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(UNAUDITED)
March 31, 2010 | December 31, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortized Cost |
Gross Unrealized |
Fair Value |
Amortized Cost |
Gross Unrealized |
Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||
(In millions) | Gains | Losses | Gains | Losses | ||||||||||||||||||||
Available for sale: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Direct obligations |
$ | 9,309 | $ | 4 | $ | 6 | $ | 9,307 | $ | 11,164 | $ | 6 | $ | 8 | $ | 11,162 | ||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities |
14,954 | 167 | 32 | 15,089 | 14,895 | 94 | 53 | 14,936 | ||||||||||||||||
Asset-backed securities: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Student loans(1) |
13,321 | 173 | 706 | 12,788 | 12,652 | 128 | 852 | 11,928 | ||||||||||||||||
Credit cards |
6,169 | 90 | 45 | 6,214 | 6,515 | 192 | 100 | 6,607 | ||||||||||||||||
Sub-prime |
4,820 | 2 | 1,622 | 3,200 | 5,054 | 12 | 1,869 | 3,197 | ||||||||||||||||
Other |
2,444 | 489 | 149 | 2,784 | 2,581 | 400 | 184 | 2,797 | ||||||||||||||||
Total asset-backed |
26,754 | 754 | 2,522 | 24,986 | 26,802 | 732 | 3,005 | 24,529 | ||||||||||||||||
Non-U.S. debt securities |
11,545 | 356 | 129 | 11,772 | 10,210 | 283 | 182 | 10,311 | ||||||||||||||||
State and political subdivisions |
6,069 | 213 | 244 | 6,038 | 5,954 | 221 | 238 | 5,937 | ||||||||||||||||
Collateralized mortgage obligations |
2,407 | 250 | 217 | 2,440 | 2,477 | 203 | 271 | 2,409 | ||||||||||||||||
Other U.S. debt securities |
2,175 | 98 | 16 | 2,257 | 2,161 | 94 | 21 | 2,234 | ||||||||||||||||
U.S. equity securities |
965 | | 3 | 962 | 1,101 | | 3 | 1,098 | ||||||||||||||||
Non-U.S. equity securities |
102 | 4 | 1 | 105 | 79 | 4 | | 83 | ||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 74,280 | $ | 1,846 | $ | 3,170 | $ | 72,956 | $ | 74,843 | $ | 1,637 | $ | 3,781 | $ | 72,699 | ||||||||
Held to maturity: |
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U.S. Treasury and federal agencies: |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Direct obligations |
$ | 500 | $ | 9 | $ | 509 | $ | 500 | $ | 13 | $ | 513 | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities |
570 | 32 | 602 | 620 | 33 | 653 | ||||||||||||||||||
Asset-backed securities: |
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Credit cards |
18 | | 18 | 20 | | $ | 2 | 18 | ||||||||||||||||
Other |
259 | | $ | 60 | 199 | 447 | | 68 | 379 | |||||||||||||||
Total asset-backed |
277 | | 60 | 217 | 467 | | 70 | 397 | ||||||||||||||||
Non-U.S. debt securities |
10,445 | 656 | 170 | 10,931 | 10,822 | 569 | 245 | 11,146 | ||||||||||||||||
State and political subdivisions |
180 | 5 | | 185 | 206 | 6 | | 212 | ||||||||||||||||
Collateralized mortgage obligations |
7,859 | 320 | 290 | 7,889 | 8,262 | 249 | 504 | 8,007 | ||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 19,831 | $ | 1,022 | $ | 520 | $ | 20,333 | $ | 20,877 | $ | 870 | $ | 819 | $ | 20,928 | ||||||||
(1) | Substantially composed of securities guaranteed by the federal government with respect to the payment of principal and interest. |
Aggregate investment securities carried at $41.32 billion and $40.96 billion at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, were designated as pledged for public and trust deposits, short-term borrowings and for other purposes as provided by law.
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CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(UNAUDITED)
Note 2. Investment Securities (Continued)
Contractual maturities of debt securities were as follows as of March 31, 2010:
(In millions) | Under 1 Year |
1 to 5 Years |
6 to 10 Years |
Over 10 Years | ||||||||
Available for sale: |
||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies: |
||||||||||||
Direct obligations |
$ | 8,176 | $ | 413 | $ | 155 | $ | 563 | ||||
Mortgage-backed securities |
50 | 223 | 1,854 | 12,962 | ||||||||
Asset-backed securities: |
||||||||||||
Student loans(1) |
122 | 2,339 | 6,338 | 3,989 | ||||||||
Credit cards |
292 | 4,684 | 1,238 | | ||||||||
Sub-prime |
177 | 2,547 | 39 | 437 | ||||||||
Other |
128 | 1,021 | 712 | 923 | ||||||||
Total asset-backed |
719 | 10,591 | 8,327 | 5,349 | ||||||||
Non-U.S. debt securities |
3,171 | 3,474 | 1,704 | 3,423 | ||||||||
State and political subdivisions |
427 | 2,145 | 2,180 | 1,286 | ||||||||
Collateralized mortgage obligations |
63 | 735 | 125 | 1,517 | ||||||||
Other U.S. debt securities |
401 | 1,001 | 819 | 36 | ||||||||
Total |
$ | 13,007 | $ | 18,582 | $ | 15,164 | $ | 25,136 | ||||
Held to maturity: |
||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies: |
||||||||||||
Direct obligations |
$ | 500 | ||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities |
| $ | 43 | $ | 527 | |||||||
Asset-backed securities: |
||||||||||||
Credit cards |
| 18 | | |||||||||
Other |
47 | $ | 9 | | 203 | |||||||
Total asset-backed |
47 | 9 | 18 | 203 | ||||||||
Non-U.S. debt securities |
1,194 | 2,842 | 500 | 5,909 | ||||||||
State and political subdivisions |
38 | 135 | 5 | 2 | ||||||||
Collateralized mortgage obligations |
448 | 2,957 | 1,669 | 2,785 | ||||||||
Total |
$ | 2,227 | $ | 5,943 | $ | 2,235 | $ | 9,426 | ||||
(1) | Substantially composed of securities guaranteed by the federal government with respect to the payment of principal and interest. |
The contractual maturities presented above do not represent managements estimate of expected future cash flows from the securities. The maturities of asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities and collateralized mortgage obligations are based upon contractual principal payments.
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STATE STREET CORPORATION
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(UNAUDITED)
Note 2. Investment Securities (Continued)
Impairment
Gross pre-tax unrealized losses on investment securities consisted of the following as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009:
Less than 12 months | 12 months or longer | Total | ||||||||||||||||
March 31, 2010 (In millions) |
Fair Value |
Gross Unrealized Losses |
Fair Value |
Gross Unrealized Losses |
Fair Value |
Gross Unrealized Losses | ||||||||||||
Available for sale: |
||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies: |
||||||||||||||||||
Direct obligations |
$ | 645 | $ | 6 | $ | 645 | $ | 6 | ||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities |
$ | 1,605 | $ | 22 | 1,147 | 10 | 2,752 | 32 | ||||||||||
Asset-backed securities: |
||||||||||||||||||
Student loans(1) |
997 | 30 | 8,408 | 676 | 9,405 | 706 | ||||||||||||
Credit cards |
393 | 4 | 2,458 | 41 | 2,851 | 45 | ||||||||||||
Sub-prime |
12 | 1 | 3,153 | 1,621 | 3,165 | 1,622 | ||||||||||||
Other |
190 | 15 | 464 | 134 | 654 | 149 | ||||||||||||
Total asset-backed |
1,592 | 50 | 14,483 | 2,472 | 16,075 | 2,522 | ||||||||||||
Non-U.S. debt securities |
3,638 | 21 | 731 | 108 | 4,369 | 129 | ||||||||||||
State and political subdivisions |
589 | 203 | 266 | 41 | 855 | 244 | ||||||||||||
Collateralized mortgage obligations |
250 | 2 | 713 | 215 | 963 | 217 | ||||||||||||
Other U.S. debt securities |
241 | 2 | 88 | 14 | 329 | 16 | ||||||||||||
Non-U.S. equity securities |
13 | 1 | | | 13 | 1 | ||||||||||||
U.S. equity securities |
45 | 3 | | | 45 | 3 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 7,973 | $ | 304 | $ | 18,073 | $ | 2,866 | $ | 26,046 | $ | 3,170 | ||||||
Held to maturity: |
||||||||||||||||||
Asset-backed securities: |
||||||||||||||||||
Other |
$ | 197 | $ | 60 | $ | 197 | $ | 60 | ||||||||||
Total asset-backed |
197 | 60 | 197 | 60 | ||||||||||||||
Non-U.S. debt securities |
$ | 1,170 | $ | 46 | 1,131 | 124 | 2,301 | 170 | ||||||||||
Collateralized mortgage obligations |
1,006 | 18 | 2,300 | 272 | 3,306 | 290 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 2,176 | $ | 64 | $ | 3,628 | $ | 456 | $ | 5,804 | $ | 520 | ||||||
(1) | Substantially composed of securities guaranteed by the federal government with respect to the payment of principal and interest. |
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CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(UNAUDITED)
Note 2. Investment Securities (Continued)
Less than 12 months | 12 months or longer | Total | ||||||||||||||||
December 31, 2009 (In millions) |
Fair Value |
Gross Unrealized Losses |
Fair Value |
Gross Unrealized Losses |
Fair Value |
Gross Unrealized Losses | ||||||||||||
Available for sale: |
||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury and federal agencies: |
||||||||||||||||||
Direct obligations |
$ | 775 | $ | 8 | $ | 775 | $ | 8 | ||||||||||
Mortgage-backed securities |
$ | 3,272 | $ | 32 | 1,366 | 21 | 4,638 | 53 | ||||||||||
Asset-backed securities: |
||||||||||||||||||
Student loans(1) |
934 | 38 | 8,301 | 814 | 9,235 | 852 | ||||||||||||
Credit cards |
908 | 8 | 2,696 | 92 | 3,604 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Sub-prime |
12 | 5 | 3,071 | 1,864 | 3,083 | 1,869 | ||||||||||||
Other |
367 | 18 | 496 | 166 | 863 | 184 | ||||||||||||
Total asset-backed |
2,221 | 69 | 14,564 | 2,936 | 16,785 | 3,005 | ||||||||||||
Non-U.S. debt securities |
3,443 | 40 | 723 | 142 | 4,166 | 182 | ||||||||||||
State and political subdivisions |
647 | 231 | 293 | 7 | 940 | 238 | ||||||||||||
Collateralized mortgage obligations |
267 | 33 | 727 | 238 | 994 | 271 | ||||||||||||
Other U.S. debt securities |
113 | 1 | 99 | 20 | 212 | 21 | ||||||||||||
U.S. equity securities |
37 | 3 | | | 37 | 3 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 10,000 | $ | 409 | $ | 18,547 | $ | 3,372 | $ | 28,547 | $ | 3,781 | ||||||
Held to maturity: |
||||||||||||||||||
Asset-backed securities: |
||||||||||||||||||
Credit cards |
$ | 18 | $ | 2 | $ | 18 | $ | 2 | ||||||||||
Other |
| | $ | 221 | $ | 68 | 221 | 68 | ||||||||||
Total asset-backed |
18 | 2 | 221 | 68 | 239 | 70 | ||||||||||||
Non-U.S. debt securities |
1,905 | 61 | 1,145 | 184 | 3,050 | 245 | ||||||||||||
Collateralized mortgage obligations |
1,366 | 53 | 2,549 | 451 | 3,915 | 504 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 3,289 | $ | 116 | $ | 3,915 | $ | 703 | $ | 7,204 | $ | 819 | ||||||
(1) | Substantially composed of securities guaranteed by the federal government with respect to the payment of principal and interest. |
For the three months ended March 31, 2010, we recorded $97 million of other-than-temporary impairment related to credit in our consolidated statement of income. This net amount was composed of the aggregate unrealized loss on securities of $240 million for which other-than-temporary impairment was recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2010, reduced by $143 million of other-than-temporary impairment related to factors other than credit. The impairment related to factors other than credit was recorded, net of related taxes, in other comprehensive income, or OCI, in our consolidated statement of condition.
The $97 million was composed of $89 million associated with expected credit losses and $8 million related to adverse changes in the timing of expected future cash flows from the securities. The substantial majority of the impairment losses related to non-agency securities collateralized by mortgages, which management concluded would likely experience credit losses based on the present value of the securities expected future cash flows. These securities are classified as asset-backed securities in the preceding investment securities tables.
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CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(UNAUDITED)
Note 2. Investment Securities (Continued)
Gains and losses related to investment securities were as follows for the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended March 31, |
||||||||
(In millions) | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||
Gross gains from sales of available-for-sale securities |
$ | 198 | $ | 37 | ||||
Gross losses from sales of available-for-sale securities |
(6 | ) | (8 | ) | ||||
Gross losses from other-than-temporary impairment |
(240 | ) | (13 | ) | ||||
Losses not related to credit(1) |
143 | | ||||||
Net impairment losses |
(97 | ) | (13 | ) | ||||
Gains related to investment securities, net |
$ | 95 | $ | 16 | ||||
(1) | Pursuant to new accounting standards adopted on April 1, 2009, these losses were recorded, net of related taxes, as a component of OCI; see note 8. |
Gross gains from sales of available-for-sale securities included approximately $110 million of gains from sales of former conduit securities. Net impairment losses included approximately $14 million related to former conduit securities.
We conduct periodic reviews to evaluate each security that is impaired. Impairment exists when the current fair value of an individual security is below its amortized cost basis. For debt securities available for sale and held to maturity, other-than-temporary impairment is recorded in our consolidated statement of income when management intends to sell (or may be required to sell) the securities before they recover in value, or when management expects the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the securities to be less than the amortized cost of the impaired security (a credit loss).
Our review of impaired securities generally includes:
| the identification and evaluation of securities that have indications of possible other-than-temporary impairment, such as issuer-specific concerns including deteriorating financial condition or bankruptcy; |
| the analysis of expected future cash flows of securities, based on quantitative and qualitative factors; |
| the analysis of the collectability of those future cash flows, including information about past events, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts; |
| the analysis of individual impaired securities, including consideration of the length of time the security has been in an unrealized loss position and the anticipated recovery period; |
| the discussion of evidential matter, including an evaluation of factors or triggers that could cause individual securities to be deemed other-than-temporarily impaired and those that would not support other-than-temporary impairment; and |
| documentation of the results of these analyses. |
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Note 2. Investment Securities (Continued)
Factors considered in determining whether impairment is other than temporary include:
| the length of time the security has been impaired; |
| the severity of the impairment; |
| the cause of the impairment and the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer; |
| activity in the market of the issuer which may indicate adverse credit conditions; and |
| our intention not to sell, and the likelihood that we will not be required to sell, the security for a period of time sufficient to allow for recovery in value. |
The majority of our investment securities portfolio is composed of debt securities. Debt securities that are not deemed to be credit-impaired are subject to additional management analysis to assess whether it intends to sell, or, more likely than not, would not be required to sell, the security before the expected recovery to its amortized cost basis. In most cases, management has no intent to sell and believes that it is more likely than not that it will not be required to sell the security before recovery to its amortized cost basis. Where the decline in the securitys fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, the loss is recorded in our consolidated statement of income.
A critical component of the evaluation for other-than-temporary impairment of our debt securities is the identification of credit-impaired securities, where management does not expect to receive cash flows sufficient to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security. The following describes our process for identifying credit impairment in security types with the most significant unrealized losses as of March 31, 2010.
Mortgage- and Asset-Backed Securities
For recent vintages of U.S. mortgage-backed securities (in particular, sub-prime first-lien mortgages, Alt-A mortgages, and home equity lines of credit (2006 and 2007 originations) that have significant unrealized losses as a percentage of their amortized cost), credit impairment is assessed using cash flow models, tailored for each security, that estimate the future cash flows on the underlying mortgages, using the security-specific collateral and transaction structure. Estimates of future cash flows are subject to managements judgment. The future cash flows and performance of our portfolio of U.S. mortgage-backed securities are a function of a number of factors, including but not limited to the condition of the U.S. economy, the condition of the U.S. residential mortgage markets, the level of loan defaults, prepayments and loss severities. Managements estimates of future losses also consider the underwriting and historical performance of our specific securities.
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Note 2. Investment Securities (Continued)
Loss rates are determined for each security and take into consideration collateral type, vintage, borrower profile, third-party guarantees, current levels of subordination, geography and other factors. By using these factors, management develops a roll-rate analysis to gauge future expected credit losses based upon current delinquencies and expected future loss trends. Critical estimates with respect to the aforementioned 2006 and 2007 originations include:
Sub-Prime | Alt-A | Non-Agency Prime | |||||||
March 31, 2010: |
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Prepayment rate |
5 | % | 10 | % | 10 | % | |||
Cumulative loss estimates |
41 | 30 | 20 | ||||||
Loss severity(1) |
68 | 57 | 51 | ||||||
Peak-to-trough housing price decline(2) |
37 | 37 | 37 | ||||||
Sub-Prime | Alt-A | Non-Agency Prime | |||||||
December 31, 2009: |
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Prepayment rate |
5 | % | 5 | % | 10 | % | |||
Cumulative loss estimates |
41 | 14 | 8 | ||||||
Loss severity(1) |
70 | 41 | 40 | ||||||
Peak-to-trough housing price decline(2) |
37 | 37 | 37 |
(1) | Loss severity rates consider the initial loan-to-value ratio, lien position, geography, expected collateral value and other factors. |
(2) | Managements expectation of the Case-Shiller National Home Price Index. |
The assumptions presented above are used by management to identify those securities which are subject to further analysis of potential credit losses. In addition, in measuring expected credit losses, individual characteristics of each security are examined to determine whether there are any additional factors that would increase or mitigate the expected loss. Once losses are determined, the timing of the loss will also affect the ultimate other-than-temporary impairment, since the loss is ultimately subject to a discount commensurate with the purchase yield of the security. As a result of these factors, as well as rising delinquencies and managements continued expectation of declining housing prices, we recorded $97 million of credit-related other-than-temporary impairment in the three months ended March 31, 2010.
Unsecured Obligations
Unsecured obligations generally consist of corporate bonds. Credit analysis is largely dependent on third-party credit ratings and, to the extent possible, a detailed analysis of the borrowers financial condition. Individual bond positions must meet minimum rating requirements, which vary based on the sector of the bond issuer. Fundamental inputs to the impairment assessment include downgrades in ratings and/or managements assessment of the financial condition of the borrower. These and other factors are used in determining if an expected shortfall in contractual cash flows is expected.
After a full review of all investment securities, taking into consideration current economic conditions, adverse situations that might affect our ability to fully collect interest and principal, the timing of future payments, the credit quality and performance of the collateral underlying asset-backed securities, and other
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Note 2. Investment Securities (Continued)
relevant factors, and excluding the securities for which other-than-temporary impairment was recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2010, management considers the aggregate decline in fair value of the remaining securities and the resulting gross pre-tax unrealized losses of $3.69 billion related to 2,306 securities at March 31, 2010 to be temporary and not the result of any material changes in the credit characteristics of the securities.
The following table presents activity with respect to credit-related losses recognized in our consolidated statement of income associated with securities considered other-than-temporarily impaired:
(In millions) | Total | |||
Balance at December 31, 2009 |
$ | 175 | ||
Plus expected credit-related losses for which other-than-temporary impairment was not previously recognized |
34 | |||
Plus expected credit-related losses for which other-than-temporary impairment was previously recognized |
63 | |||
Less losses realized for securities sold |
(1 | ) | ||
Balance at March 31, 2010 |
$ | 271 | ||
Conduit Consolidation
The May 2009 consolidation of the asset-backed commercial paper conduits added debt securities to our investment securities portfolio. We account for these securities under specialized accounting standards based on specific characteristics of the securities.
Securities with Evidence of Credit Deterioration
Of the debt securities added, $343 million had evidence of deterioration in credit quality since their issuance, and management considered it probable, as of the date of consolidation, that we would be unable to collect all contractually required payments from the securities. As a result, these securities are accounted for pursuant to the provisions of ASC Topic 310-30, Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality (formerly AICPA Statement of Position No. 03-3, Accounting for Certain Loans or Debt Securities Acquired in a Transfer). Pursuant to the provisions of ASC Topic 310-30, the excess of managements estimate of undiscounted future principal, interest and other contractual cash flows from these securities over their initial recorded investment is accreted into interest revenue on a level-yield basis over the securities estimated remaining terms. On a quarterly basis, management updates its expected cash flow assumptions. Subsequent decreases in these securities expected future cash flows are either recognized prospectively through an adjustment of the yields on the securities over their remaining terms, or are evaluated for other-than-temporary impairment.
During the three months ended March 31, 2010, we recorded gross losses from other-than-temporary impairment on these securities of $1 million, none of which related to credit and was recorded in OCI. Increases in expected future cash flows will be recognized prospectively over the securities estimated remaining terms through a recalculation of their yields.
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Note 2. Investment Securities (Continued)
The excess of the securities expected future cash flows as of the date of the acquisition over their then-recorded fair value is referred to as the accretable yield, and is recognized in interest revenue over the securities estimated remaining terms. The difference as of the date of the acquisition between contractually required payments and the cash flows expected to be collected is referred to as the non-accretable difference. Changes in expected future principal cash flows subsequent to the date of acquisition will either affect the accretable yield or will result in a loss from other-than-temporary impairment. Changes in expected future cash flows will result in reclassifications to/from the non-accretable difference.
The following table presents activity for the three months ended March 31, 2010 in the accretable yield related to the acquired debt securities.
(In millions) | ||||
Accretable yield, December 31, 2009 |
$ | 279 | ||
Accretion |
(12 | ) | ||
Additional principal losses |
8 | |||
Accretable yield, March 31, 2010 |
$ | 275 | ||
Beneficial Interests in a Securitization
Of the aforementioned debt securities added in connection with the conduit consolidation, $4.34 billion were considered to be beneficial interests in a securitization that are not of high credit quality. As a result, these securities are accounted for pursuant to the provisions of ASC Topic 325-40, Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets (formerly FASB Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 99-20, Recognition of Interest Income and Impairment on Purchased Beneficial Interests and Beneficial Interests That Continue to Be Held by a Transferor in Securitized Financial Assets). Pursuant to the provisions of ASC Topic 325-40, the excess of managements estimate of undiscounted future principal, interest and other contractual cash flows from these securities over their initial recorded investment is accreted into interest revenue on a level-yield basis over the securities estimated remaining terms. Subsequent decreases in these securities expected future cash flows are either recognized prospectively through an adjustment of the yields on the securities over their remaining terms, or are evaluated for other-than-temporary impairment.
During the three months ended March 31, 2010, we recorded gross losses from other-than-temporary impairment on these securities of $9 million, with $8 million related to credit. Increases in expected future cash flows are recognized prospectively over the securities estimated remaining term through a recalculation of their yields.
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Note 3. Loans and Lease Financing
(In millions) | March 31, 2010 |
December 31, 2009 |
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Commercial and financial: |
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Institutional and corporate: |
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U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
$ | 3,591 | $ | 3,938 | ||||
Non-U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
114 | 100 | ||||||
Securities settlement: |
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U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
2,103 | 1,614 | ||||||
Non-U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
1,119 | 458 | ||||||
Commercial real estate: |
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U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
596 | 600 | ||||||
Total commercial and financial |
7,523 | 6,710 | ||||||
Purchased receivables: |
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U.S. |
767 | 786 | ||||||
Non-U.S. |
1,499 | 1,596 | ||||||
Other: |
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U.S. |
916 | | ||||||
Lease financing: |
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U.S. |
409 | 408 | ||||||
Non-U.S. |
1,222 | 1,308 | ||||||
Total loans |
12,336 | 10,808 | ||||||
Less allowance for loan losses |
(91 | ) | (79 | ) | ||||