FORM 6

FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the month of July, 2008

 

HSBC Holdings plc

42nd Floor, 8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ, England

 

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F).

Form 20-F   X              Form 40-F ......

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).

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28 July 2008



GRUPO FINANCIERO HSBC, S.A. DE C.V.

FIRST HALF 2008 FINANCIAL RESULTS - HIGHLIGHTS











HSBC Mexico S.A. (the bank) is Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V.'s (HSBC) primary subsidiary company and is subject to supervision by the Mexican Banking and Securities Commission. The bank is required to file periodic financial information on a quarterly basis (in this case for the quarter ended June 30 2008) and this information is publicly available. Given that this information is available in the public domain, Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V. has elected to file this release.

 

Results are prepared in accordance with Mexican GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). With effect from January 1, 2008, in accordance with Financial Information Standard B-10, "Effects of Inflation", the effects of inflation in financial statements cannot be recognized. This is due to the change from an inflationary to a non-inflationary economic environment. The comparative figures of the financial statements of periods prior to 2008 are expressed in monetary units with purchasing power at December 31, 2007.


Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V. is a 99.99 per cent directly owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC Group).


For comparative purposes, the monetary position result has been excluded from 2007 figures.



Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V.

Overview

 




Overview


The net income of Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V. was MXN2,854 million in the first half of 2008, up MXN342 million compared with the net income for the same period in 2007.


In an environment characterized by economic deceleration, inflationary pressures and greater market volatility, the bank's results reflect selective growth of assets and expense control, as well as a flexible pricing strategy for products. Credit quality, particularly of credit card and revolving credit portfolios, has deteriorated in the first half of 2008 and, consequently, income was affected by the significant increase in loan impairment charges. The performance of our subsidiaries, particularly HSBC Seguros, added to the results, with a contribution of 18.5 per cent of total net income.


Net interest income increased by MXN2,085 million in the six months to 30 June 2008 to MXN12,529 million, which represents growth of 20.0 per cent compared to the same period in 2007*. This increase was driven by growth in the consumer loan portfolio, particularly in credit cards and the commercial portfolio, which contributed MXN1,323 million and MXN633 million respectively.


Net fee income was MXN5,822 million in the first half of 2008, an increase of 13.9 per cent over the same period in 2007. Increased fee income from credit cards, trade services, membership programs, ATMs, payments and cash management, investment funds and card acquiring contributed significantly to the growth in the period.


Trading income was MXN333 million in the first half of 2008, MXN467 million or 58.4 per cent lower compared to the same period in 2007. The increase in longer-term interest rates  observed in the last two months affected the mark to market of the bond positions, resulting in lower income.


In this period, particular emphasis has been placed on the expense control policy. Administrative expenses increased in the first half of 2008 by MXN960 million, compared to the same period in 2007, reflecting a combination of selective investment, with improvements in productivity and more efficient expense control. Part of the increase is attributable to higher promotion expenses for the Tu Cuenta packaged product, the on-going strengthening of the technological infrastructure and loan recovery service costs. Staff expenses rose in line with our business growth investment strategy. The cost efficiency ratio* improved by 2.4 percentage points to 58.1 per cent, with revenue growth of 14.2 per cent exceeding expense growth of 9.7 per cent.


Other income increased MXN1,296 million to MXN2,189 million in the first half of 2008. This growth is primarily due to extraordinary income of MXN1,045 million received during the first half of 2008 from the sale of VISA Inc. stock, as a result of the company's global Initial Public Offering ("IPO"), and MXN114 million following the sale of HSBC's shares in the Mexican Stock Exchange ("BMV") to the exchange prior to BMV's IPO.


Loan impairment charges increased by MXN2,463 million in the first half of 2008 compared with the same period in 2007. This increase is due to greater requirements for impairment charges as a result of portfolio growth and increased credit card reserves, in line with the expansion of the credit card portfolio, as well as higher delinquency in this portfolio and loans to individuals and small businesses. This increase in loan impairment charges is consistent with market trends and also reflects the cost of HSBC's strategy to grow organically in areas in which the bank had previously been under represented. HSBC's allowance for loan losses as a percentage of impaired loans was 124.2 per cent at 30 June 2008, compared to 146.2 per cent for the same period in 2007.


Regular reviews of the credit quality of new business are undertaken to ensure close control of customer acquisition channels, including external referring agencies. Adjustments have also been made to the credit underwriting models to improve the portfolio credit quality. At the same time, we continue to strengthen our collection capabilities. 


Loans to government entities have decreased by MXN6,791 million compared to the same period in 2007 as a result of several repayments made by government entities. 


The Bank's capital ratio at June 30 2008 was 13.5 per cent.


Business highlights


Personal Financial Services  reported stable growth in consumer loans, mainly through leveraging its customer relationship management capabilities. In the first half of 2008, our credit card portfolio continued to increase as a result of the implementation of the bank's strategy to grow organically, delivering a rising market share, from 9.0 to 10.8 per cent compared to the same period last year1. Personal and payroll loans were other areas that contributed to the growth in the consumer portfolio, showing an increase of 20.5 per cent in the first half of 2008 compared to the same period in 2007.


Deposit growth has been strong during the first half of 2008, increasing 9.8 per cent compared to the same period in 2007. Time deposits increased 13.8 per cent compared to the same period in 2007, and comprise 53.5 per cent of total deposits. Net interest income related to deposits has increased 7.5 per cent compared to the same period in 2007.


Higher consumer loan volumes, particularly credit cards, also contributed to an increase in net interest income.


Commercial Banking  in Mexico saw an increase in lending balances of 15.7 per cent compared to the first half of 2007, due mainly to strong growth in factoring businesses, trade services, real estate projects and the State and Municipal sectors. 


The favorable performance of the commercial portfolio is combined with greater growth in the deposit base, with an annual increase of 17.2 per cent compared with the same period in 2007.


Driven by the HSBC Group's broad geographic presence and enhanced product capabilities our trade services market share increased by 2.7 percentage points compared to the same period in 2007, to reach 17.7 per cent2. The strong performance of our factoring services business has been augmented by improving processes and products designed to meet our customers' needs, such as the Export Factoring product.


Global Banking and Markets is committed to carry on developing efficient financial solutions for Mexican clients by building on the Group's experienced global network. During the period, Global Banking and Markets launched Custodial Services, as part of the range of products offered to Mexican clients in order to increase its penetration in the corporate market in Mexico. 


Global Banking focused its activities in Debt Capital Markets and Project Finance deals with its Global Clients, achieving increases of 36.4 per cent and 294.7 per cent respectively, compared to the same period in 2007. The most significant deals during the first half of 2008 were related to debt capital markets, syndicated finance, trade services, loans, derivatives and foreign exchange transactions. As result of its increased penetration in the market, HSBC Mexico achieved second place in the June 2008 Debt Capital Markets League Tables.  


Foreign exchange gains increased 14.6 per cent in the first six months to 30 June 2008 compared to same period of 2007, benefiting from the volatility experienced in the markets and the strong foreign exchange flows generated by the branch network. 


About HSBC


Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V. is Mexico's fourth largest banking and financial services institution with 1,332 branches, 5,875 ATMs, approximately 9.1 million customer accounts and more than 22,800 employees. For more information, consult our website at www.hsbc.com.mx.


Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V. is a 99.99 per cent directly owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc. Headquartered in London, UK, the HSBC Group serves over 128 million customers worldwide through 10,000 properties in 83 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa. With assets of US$2,354 billion at 31 December 2007, HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations. With listings on the London, Hong Kong, New York, Paris and Bermuda stock exchanges, shares in HSBC Holdings plc are held by about 200,000 shareholders in over 100 countries and territories. HSBC is marketed worldwide as 'the world's local bank''.


1 Source: HSBC analysis, based on Mexican Banks Association (ABM) figures as of May 2008 for the six largest banks.

2 Source: HSBC analysis, based on Mexican Banking and Securities Commission Statistical Bulletin, figures at March 2007.


For further information contact:


London


Richard Lindsay

Danielle Neben

Group Media Relations

Investor Relations

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7991 1555

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7992 1938



Mexico City


Roy Caple

Yordana Aparicio

Public Affairs

Investor Relations

Telephone: +52 (55) 5721 6060

Telephone: +52 (55) 5721 5192




 

Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V.
Co
nsolidated Balance Sheet
 




Figures in MXN millions
GROUP

BANK


30 June 2008

30 June 2007

30 June 2008

30 June 2007

Assets 

















Cash and deposits in banks
51,596

51,394

51,596

51,394










Investment in securities
82,415

63,264

81,730

62,158

  Trading securities
50,311

29,745

50,209

28,639

  Available-for-sale securities
28,080

29,388

27,497

29,388

  Held to maturity securities
4,024

4,131

4,024

4,131










Securities and derivative operations
16,260

86

16,252

81

  Repurchase agreements
42

86

34

81

  Derivative transactions
16,218

-

16,218

-










Performing loans








  Commercial loans
72,561

68,263

72,561

68,263

  Loans to financial intermediaries
14,596

7,238

14,596

7,238

  Consumer loans
47,872

43,403

47,872

43,403

  Mortgage loans
19,490

20,249

19,490

20,249

  Loans to government entities
31,428

38,219

31,428

38,219

Total performing loans
185,947

177,372

185,947

177,372

Impaired loans








  Commercial loans
2,246

1,870

2,246

1,870

  Consumer loans
5,432

2,583

5,432

2,583

  Mortgage loans
1,370

1,357

1,370

1,357

Total impaired loans
9,048

5,810

9,048

5,810

Gross loans and advances to customers
194,995

183,182

194,995

183,182

  Allowance for loan losses
(11,238
)
(8,492
)
(11,238
)
(8,492
)
Net loans and advances to customers
183,757

174,690

183,757

174,690

Other accounts receivable
30,421

25,755

30,313

25,604

Foreclosed assets
80

67 

80

67

Property, furniture and equipment, net
6,419

6,209

6,407

6,196

Long-term investments in equity securities
3,263

3,168

121

148

Deferred taxes
1,8
05

202

1,810

155

Goodwill
2,749

2,749

-

-

Other assets, deferred charges and intangibles

2,087


1,001


2,057


967


Total assets

380,8
52


328,585


374,123


321,460




 
 

Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V.
Co
nsolidated Balance Sheet
(continued)



Figures in MXN millions
GROUP

BANK


30 June 2008

30 June 2007

30 June 2008

30 June 2007

Liabilities








Deposits
265,849 

235,786

266,019

237,456

  Demand deposits
127,004

128,483

127,174

130,152

  Time deposits
134,591

102,925

134,591

102,925

  Bonds
4,254

4,378

4,254

4,379










Bank deposits and other liabilities
9,529

10,114

9,529

10,114

  On demand
1,031

464

1,031

464

  Short-term
5,996

6,320

5,996

6,320

  Long-term
2,502

3,330

2,502

3,330










Securities and derivative transactions
15,70
5

13,626

15,697

13,62
1

  Repurchase agreements
5
3

57

45

5
2

  
Securities deliverable under loan 
   
t
ransactions

-


13,538


-


13,538

  Derivative transactions
15,652

31

15,652

31










Other accounts payable
49,98
0

30,840

49,744

30,65
8

  Income tax and employee profit 
  sharing payable

1,595


1,320


1,540


1,274

Sundry creditors and other accounts 
   
p
ayable

48,38
5


29,520


48,204


29,38
4










Subordinated debentures outstanding
2,201

2,279

2,201

2,279










Deferred credits
480

220

480

220


 

 





Total liabilities
343,744

292,865

343,670

294,348










Equity

















Paid in capital
21,466

21,466

15,883

13,533

  Capital stock
8,210

8,210

4,272

4,079

  Additional paid in capital
13,256

13,256

11,611

9,454










Other reserves
15,6
38

14,233

14,568

13,559

  Capital reserves
1,442

1,162

12,797

14,077

  Retained earnings
11,679

18,827

-

-

  
Result from the Mark-to-Market of 
  available-for-sale securities

(
201

)

-


(296

)

(88

)
  Cumulative effect of restatement
-

(3,989
)
-

(3,593
)
  Gains on non-monetary asset 
  v
aluation

-


(4,279

)

-


1,185

  Adjustment in the employee pension
(136
)
-

(136
)
-

  Net income
2,854 

2,512 

2,203

1,978

Minority interest in capital
4

21

2

20

Total equity
37,1
08

35,720

30,453

27,112

Total liabilities and equity
380,8
52

328,585

374,123

321,460




 
 

Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V.
Co
nsolidated Balance Sheet
(continued)



Figures in MXN millions
GROUP



30 June 2008

30 June 2007

Memorandum accounts









Transactions on behalf of third parties
58,094 

101,007 






Customer current accounts
11 

(132
))
  Customer bank


  Settlement of customer securities and documents
10 

(135
)
Customer securities
27,325 

73,523 

  Customer securities in custody
27,316 

73,517 

  Pledged customers securities and documents


Transactions on behalf of customers
2,593 

2,400 

  Customer repurchase transactions
2,593 

2,400 

Other transactions on behalf of customers
28,165 

25,216 

  Investment on behalf of customers, net
28,165 

25,216 

Other memorandum accounts
631,701 

399,732 

  Investment of the SAR funds
-

3,645 

  Integrated loan portfolio
204,111 

191,910 

  Other memorandum accounts
427,590 

204,177 






Transactions for the group's own accounts
1,809,234 

1,459,479 






Accounts for the group's own registry
1,809,245 

1,459,450 

  Guarantees granted
34 

49 

  Irrevocable lines of credit granted
9,081 

8,679 

  Goods in trust or mandate
188,624 

123,723 

  Goods in custody or under administration
305,140 

57,030 

  Amounts committed in transactions with
 
   
Fobaproa
143 

152 

  Amounts contracted in derivative operations
1,306,093 

1,265,622 

  Securities in custody
-

4,062 

  Other contingent obligations
130

13
3






Repurchase/resale agreements




  Securities receivable under repos
35,008 

43,263 

  (less) Repurchase agreements
35,027 

43,282 


(19)
)
(19)
)





  Reverse repurchase agreements
12,595 

7,498 

  (less) Securities deliverable under repos
12,587 

7,450 



48 




 

 

Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V.
Co
nsolidated Balance Sheet
(continued)




Figures in MXN millions
BANK



30 June 2008

30 June 2007

Memorandum accounts









Guarantees granted
34

49

Other contingent obligations
130

134

Irrevocable lines of credit granted
9,081

8,679

Goods in trust or mandate
188,624

123,723

Goods in custody or under administration
301,195

57,030

Third party investment banking operations, net
28,165

25,216

Amounts committed in transactions with Fobaproa
143

152

Amounts contracted in derivative operations
1,306,093

1,265,623

Investments of retirement savings system funds
-

3,645

Integrated loan portfolio
204,111

191,910

Other control accounts
427,589

190,636


2,465,165

1,866,797






Securities receivable under repos
32,423

40,867

(less) Repurchase agreements
(32,434)
)
(40,882)
)

(11)
)
(15)





Reverse repurchase agreements
10,002

5,098

(less) Securities deliverable under repos
(10,002)
)
(5,054)
)

-

44






Securities deliverable under loan transactions
-

13,538


-

13,538






 

Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V.
Co
nsolidated I
ncome Statement
 





Figures in MXN millions
GROUP

BANK


30 June 2008

30 June 2007

30 June 2008

30 June 2007










Interest income
18,903 

15,614 

18,880

15,523

Interest expense
(6,374
)
(5,170
)
(6,375
)
(5,139
)
Monetary position (margin), net
-

(285
)
-

(261
)
Net interest income
12,529 

10,159 

12,505

10,123










Loan impairment charges
(6,392
)
(3,929
)
(6,392
)
(3,929
)
Risk-adjusted net interest income
6,137 

6,230 

6,113

6,194










Fees and commissions receivable 
6,396 

5,678 

5,968

5,289










Fees payable
(574
)
(566
)
(557
)
(559
)









Trading income
333 

800 

328

796










Total operating income
12,292 

12,142 

11,852

11,720










Administrative and
 personnel
  
expenses

(10,857)

(9,897)


(10,457)


(9,615)










Net operating income
1,435

2,245 

1,395

2,105










Other income
2,
520

1,460 

2,549

1,502

Other expenses
(331
)
(567
)
(478
)
(566
)
Net income before taxes
3,
624
 

3,138 

3,466

3,041










Income tax and employee profit   sharing tax
 
(2,336
 
)
 
(1,636
 
)

(2,285

)

(1,607

)
Deferred income tax
991 

532 

990

537

Net income before subsidiaries
2,2
79
 

2,034 

2,171

1,971










Undistributed income from   subsidiaries
576
 

477 


33


6

Income from ongoing operations
2,855 

2,511 

2,204

1,977










Minority interest
(1
)

(1
)
1










Net income
2,854

2,512 

2,203

1,978






 

Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V.
Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
 


GROUP

 
 

Figures in MXN millions 
Capital contributed
Capital reserves
Retained  earnings
Result from v
aluation of available-for-sale
 securities
Deficit in
restatement  of stock- holders'  equit
y
Adjustment in the employees pension
Net  income
Minority interest
Total  equity










Balances at 31 December 2007
21,466
 
1,162
18, 827
-
(8,544)
-
5,615
 
2   
38,528
 









Movements inherent to the shareholders'

decision









   Capitalisation of
     retained earnings 
280 
5,335 
  
-
   
-
(5,615)
-
  Cash dividend
   
-
(4,350)
  
-
 
-
(4,350)
   Other movements
-
(8,228)
   
-
8,228
-
-
Total
-
 
   
280
(7,243)
-
8,228
   
-
(5,615)
-
 
 (4,350) 










Movements for the recognition of the comprehensive income



















   
Net income
-
 
-
 
-
 
 
-
-
 
2,854
 
-
2,854
  Other movements
95
 
(
201
)
316
(136) 
   
-
74
 
   Minority interest
-
   
-
   
2
2
Total
-
 
-
 
95
 
(
201
)
316
(136) 
2,854 
2
2,9
30
Balances at 

30 June 2008
21,466
1,442
11,679
 
(
201
)
   
-
(136)
 
2,854
 
4
 
37,1
08




 

Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V.
Statement of Change in Shareholders' Equity
(continued)




Figures in MXN millions
Capital  contributed
Capital  reserves

Retained  earnings
Result from  valuation of  available-for-sale  securities
Deficit in  restatement  of stock-  holders'  equity
Adjustment in the employees pension
Net  income
Minority  interest
Total  equity










Balances at 

31 December 2007
15,883
14,077
-
(217)
(2,421)
(136)
4,656
1
31,843
 



 





Movements inherent to
  the shareholders'
  decision









  Constitution of reserves
-
   
4,656  
(4,656)
-
-
-
-
-
-
  Transfer of result of
  p
rior years 
-
   
-
4,656  
-
-
-
(4,656)
-
-
  Cash dividend
-
(3,500)
-
-
-
-
-
-
(3,500
)
Total
-
   
1,156
-
-
-
-
(4,656)
-
(3,500)
 









Movements for the 
  
recognition of the 
  
comprehensive incom
e









  Net income 
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,203
-
2,203
  Result from
 valuation of available-
  for-sale securities
-
24
-
(117)
-
-
-
-
(93)
   Cumulative effect of      restatement
-
(2,460)
-
 38
2,421
-
-
-

(
1)
 Minority interest
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1

1
Total
-
(2,436)
-
(79)
2,421
-
2,203
1
   
2,110

 


 





Balances at 

30 June 2008
15,883
12,797
-
(296)
-
  (136)
2,203
2
   
30,453






 

Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V.
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Financial Posit
ion  
 



GROUP

Figures in MXN millions





30 June 2008

30 June 2007

Operating activities:
 



Net income
2,854

2,512

Items included in operations not requiring (providing) funds:



  
Result from mark-to-market valuations 
(365
)
(93
)
Allowances for loan losses
6,392

3,929

Depreciation and amortisation
532

526

Deferred taxes
(991
)
(532
)
Minority interest
1

(1
 
)
Undistributed income from subsidiaries, net
(
576
)
(477
)
Others
7

17

Total operating items not requiring funds 
7,
854

5,881






Changes in items related to operations:




(
Decrease
) / increase
 
in deposits
(1,108
 
)
8,408

Increase in loan portfolio
(667
)
(17,842
)
Increase
 / (decrease)
 in securities and derivative transactions, net
(769
 
)
7,224

Increase in financial instruments
(6,021
)
(3,903
)
In
crease
 
/ (decrease) 
in bank deposits and other liabilities
1,921

(3,341
 
)
Funds provided by operating activities
1,
210

(3,573
 
)





Financing activities:




Subordinated debentures outstanding
(7
)
(11
)
Cash dividend
(4,350
 
)
-

Increase
 in other payable accounts
23,663

13,386

Funds provided in financing activities
19,306

13,375






Investing activities:




Decrease
 
/ (increase)
 in property, furniture and equipment, net
579

(716
 
)
Decrease
 / (increase)
 in deferred charges or credits, net
1
86

(46
 
)
Increase in foreclosed assets
(5
)
(28
)
Increase in other receivable accounts
(18,545
)
(14,793
)
Funds used in investing activities
(17,
785
)
(15,583
)
Increase
 
/ (decrease) 
in cash and equivalents
2,731

(5,781
 
)
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period
48,865

57,175

Cash and equivalents at end of period
51,596

51,394





 
 

Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V.
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Financial Posit
ion
(continued)



BANK

Figures in MXN millions
31 June 2008

30 June 2007

Operating activities:




Net income
2,203

1,978

Items included in operations not requiring (providing) funds:


 

Result from mark-to-market valuations
(365
)
(93
)
Allowances for loan losses
6,392

3,929

Depreciation and amortisation
530

524

Deferred taxes
(990
)
(537
)
Undistributed income from subsidiaries, net
(33
)
(6
)
Value loss estimation for foreclosed assets
7

17

Minority interest
1

(1
)
Total operating items not requiring funds
7,745

5,811






Changes in items related to operations:




(
Decrease
) / increase
 in deposits
 
(1,006
 
)
8,429

Increase in loan portfolio
(667
)
(17,842
)
(
Increase
) / decrease
 in securities and derivative transactions, net
 
(211
 
)
7,327

Increase in financial instruments
(6,380
)
(4,377
)
Increase
 / (decrease) 
 in bank deposits and other liabilities
1,921

(3,341
)
Funds provided by
 operating activities
1,402

(3,993
)





Financing activities:




Subordinated debentures outstanding
(7
)
(11
)
Cash Dividend 
(3,476
)
-

In
crease in other payable accounts
23,581

13,384

Contributions or reimbursements of capital contributed
-

-

Funds provided by financing activities
20,098

13,373






Investing activities:




Increase in property, furniture and equipment, net
(389
)
(335
)
De
crease
 / (increase)
 in deferred charges or credits, net
147

(47
)
Increase in foreclosed assets
(6
)
(29
)
Increase in other receivable accounts
(18,520
)
(14,749
)
Funds used in investing activities
 
(18,768
 
)
(15,1
60
)
In
crease
 / (decrease)
 
in cash and equivalents
2,732

(5,780
)
Cash and equivalents
 at beginning of period
48,864

57,174

Cash and equivalents
 at end of period
51,596

51,394











 

Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V.
Differences between Mexican GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS
)
 



Grupo Financiero HSBC

HSBC Holdings plc, the parent of Grupo Financiero HSBC S.A. de C.V. reports its results under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). There follows a reconciliation of the results of Grupo Financiero HSBC S.A. de C.V. from Mexican GAAP to IFRS for the first 
half 
ended 30 June 2008 and an explanation of the key reconciling items.







30 June


Figures in MXN millions
2008






Grupo Financiero HSBC - Net Income Under Mexican GAAP
2,854 






  Differences arising on the valuation of pensions and post retirement healthcare benefits
42


  Differences arising on acquisition costs relating to long-term investment contracts
  (20
)

  Differences arising from the deferral of fees received and paid on the origination of loans
60


  Differences arising from the recognition and provisioning for loan impairments
161


  Differences arising from purchase accounting adjustments
*
(12
)

  Differences arising from the recognition of the present value in-force of long-term 

  insurance contracts 
19


  Other differences in accounting principles
12


HSBC México net income under IFRS
3,116


US dollar equivalent (millions)
293


Add back tax expense
949


HSBC México profit before tax under IFRS
4,065


US dollar equivalent (millions)
383


Exchange rate used for conversion
10.6



*   Net of tax at 28 per cent.


Summary of key differences between Grupo Financiero's results as reported under Mexican GAAP and IFRS


Retirement benefits


Mexican GAAP

Obligations are recognised in the Income Statement of each year based on actuarial computations of the present value of those obligations using the projected unit credit method and real interest rates.

Unrecognised past service costs are amortised on an estimated service life of the employees.


IFRS

Obligations are recognised in the Income Statement of each year based on actuarial computations of the present value of those obligations using the projected unit credit method.

Actuarial gains and losses are recognised in stockholders equity as they arise.

Unrecognised past service cost are recognised in the Income Statement as they arise.

Acquisition costs of long-term investment contracts


Mexican GAAP

All costs related to the acquisition of long-term investment contracts are expensed as they are incurred.


IFRS

Incremental costs relating to the acquisition of long-term investment contracts are deferred and amortised over the expected life of the contract.


Fees paid and received on origination of loans


Mexican GAAP

All fees received on loan origination are deferred and amortised over the life of the loan. However, this policy was introduced 1 January 2007, all fees having previously been recognised up front.


IFRS

Fees and expenses received or paid on origination of a loan that are directly attributable to the origination of that loan are accounted for under the effective interest rate method over the expected life of the loan. This policy has been in effect since 1 January 2005.


Loan impairment charges


Mexican GAAP

Loan impairment charges are calculated following the rules issued by the Mexican Ministry of Finance and the National Banking and Securities Commission. Such rules establish authorised methodologies for determining the amount of provision for each type of loan.


IFRS

Loan loss provisions for collectively assessed loans are determined based on a roll-rate methodology reflecting history of losses for each category of loan, past due payments and collateral values. For individually assessed loans, loan loss provisions are calculated based on the discounted cash flow value of the collateral.


Purchase accounting adjustments

These arise from valuations made by HSBC on acquiring Grupo Financiero Bital in November 2002 on various assets and liabilities that differed from the valuation in the local Mexican GAAP books.


Recognition of present value of in-force long-term life insurance contracts


Mexican GAAP

The present value of future earnings is not recognised. Premiums are accounted for on a received basis and reserves are calculated in accordance with guidance as set out by the Insurance Regulator (Comisión Nacional de Seguros y Fianzas).


IFRS

A value is placed on insurance contracts that are classified as long-term insurance business and are in-force at the balance sheet date. The present value of in-force long-term insurance business is determined by discounting future earnings expected to emerge from business currently in force using appropriate assumptions in assessing factors such as recent experience and general economic conditions.


SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

HSBC Holdings plc

                                                                                                       By:       

                                                                                                                          Name: P A Stafford

                                                                                                                                            Title: Assistant Group Secretary

                                                                                                                                                                                                         Date: July 28, 2008