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Financial Derivatives
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2020
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Financial Derivatives FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES
We use a variety of financial derivatives to both mitigate exposure to market (primarily interest rate) and credit risks inherent in our business activities, as well as to facilitate customer risk management activities. We manage these risks as part of our overall asset and liability management process and through our credit policies and procedures. Derivatives represent contracts between parties that usually require little or no initial net investment and result in one party delivering cash or another type of asset to the other party based on a notional amount and an underlying as specified in the contract.

Derivative transactions are often measured in terms of notional amount, but this amount is generally not exchanged and it is not recorded on the balance sheet. The notional amount is the basis to which the underlying is applied to determine required payments under the derivative contract. The underlying is a referenced interest rate, security price, credit spread or other index. Residential and commercial real estate loan commitments associated with loans to be sold also qualify as derivative instruments.
The following table presents the notional amounts and gross fair values of all derivative assets and liabilities held by us:

Table 90: Total Gross Derivatives (a)
 December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
In millionsNotional /Contract AmountAsset Fair
Value (b)
Liability Fair
Value (c)
Notional /Contract AmountAsset Fair
Value (b)
Liability Fair
Value (c)
Derivatives used for hedging
Interest rate contracts (d):
Fair value hedges $24,153 $30,663 
Cash flow hedges 22,875 $14 23,642 $
Foreign exchange contracts:
Net investment hedges1,075 $22 1,102 $
Total derivatives designated for hedging $48,103 $14 $22 $55,407 $$
Derivatives not used for hedging
Derivatives used for mortgage banking activities (e):
Interest rate contracts:
Swaps $50,511 $52,007 $
Futures (f) 2,841 3,487 
Mortgage-backed commitments11,288 $147 $77 7,738 60 $44 
Other1,831 11 3,134 32 23 
Total interest rate contracts 66,471 158 79 66,366 93 67 
Derivatives used for customer-related activities:
Interest rate contracts:
Swaps 280,125 5,475 1,601 249,075 2,769 1,187 
Futures (f) 1,235 703 
Mortgage-backed commitments4,178 11 14 3,721 
Other20,125 193 88 21,379 113 33 
Total interest rate contracts 305,663 5,679 1,703 274,878 2,884 1,226 
Commodity contracts:
Swaps6,149 350 323 5,204 234 229 
Other 2,770 61 61 4,203 72 72 
Total commodity contracts8,919 411 384 9,407 306 301 
Foreign exchange contracts and other26,620 267 243 27,120 204 162 
Total derivatives for customer-related activities 341,202 6,357 2,330 311,405 3,394 1,689 
Derivatives used for other risk management activities:
Foreign exchange contracts and other 10,931 325 10,201 257 
Total derivatives not designated for hedging $418,604 $6,519 $2,734 $387,972 $3,496 $2,013 
Total gross derivatives$466,707 $6,533 $2,756 $443,379 $3,502 $2,019 
Less: Impact of legally enforceable master netting agreements 720 720 690 690 
Less: Cash collateral received/paid  1,434 1,452  616 790 
Total derivatives $4,379 $584 $2,196 $539 
(a)Centrally cleared derivatives are settled in cash daily and result in no derivative asset or derivative liability being recognized on our Consolidated Balance Sheet.
(b)Included in Other assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheet.
(c)Included in Other liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheet.
(d)Represents primarily swaps.
(e)Includes both residential and commercial mortgage banking activities.
(f)Futures contracts are settled in cash daily and result in no derivative asset or derivative liability being recognized on our Consolidated Balance Sheet.
All derivatives are carried on our Consolidated Balance Sheet at fair value. Derivative balances are presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheet on a net basis taking into consideration the effects of legally enforceable master netting agreements and, when appropriate, any related cash collateral exchanged with counterparties. Further discussion regarding the offsetting rights associated with these legally enforceable master netting agreements is included in the Offsetting, Counterparty Credit Risk, and Contingent Features section of this Note 16. Any nonperformance risk, including credit risk, is included in the determination of the estimated net fair value of the derivatives. Further discussion on how derivatives are accounted for is included in Note 1 Accounting Policies.

Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments

Certain derivatives used to manage interest rate and foreign exchange risk as part of our asset and liability risk management activities are designated as accounting hedges. Derivatives hedging the risks associated with changes in the fair value of assets or liabilities are considered fair value hedges, derivatives hedging the variability of expected future cash flows are considered cash flow hedges, and derivatives hedging a net investment in a foreign subsidiary are considered net investment hedges. Designating derivatives as accounting hedges allows for gains and losses on those derivatives to be recognized in the same period and in the same income statement line item as the earnings impact of the hedged items.

Fair Value Hedges
We enter into receive-fixed, pay-variable interest rate swaps to hedge changes in the fair value of outstanding fixed-rate debt caused by fluctuations in market interest rates. We also enter into pay-fixed, receive-variable interest rate swaps and zero-coupon swaps to hedge changes in the fair value of fixed rate and zero-coupon investment securities caused by fluctuations in market interest rates. Gains and losses on the interest rate swaps designated in these hedge relationships, along with the offsetting gains and losses on the hedged items attributable to the hedged risk, are recognized in current earnings within the same income statement line item.

Cash Flow Hedges
We enter into receive-fixed, pay-variable interest rate swaps to modify the interest rate characteristics of designated commercial loans from variable to fixed in order to reduce the impact of changes in future cash flows due to market interest rate changes. We also periodically enter into forward purchase and sale contracts to hedge the variability of the consideration that will be paid or received related to the purchase or sale of investment securities. The forecasted purchase or sale is consummated upon gross settlement of the forward contract itself. For these cash flow hedges, gains and losses on the interest rate swaps and forward contracts are recorded in AOCI and are then reclassified into earnings in the same period the hedged cash flows affect earnings and within the same income statement line as the hedged cash flows.
In the 12 months that follow December 31, 2020, we expect to reclassify net derivative gains of $276 million pretax, or $213 million after-tax, from AOCI to interest income for both cash flow hedge strategies. This reclassified amount could differ from amounts actually recognized due to changes in interest rates, hedge de-designations and the addition of other hedges subsequent to December 31, 2020. As of December 31, 2020, the maximum length of time over which forecasted transactions are hedged is ten years.
Further detail regarding gains (losses) related to our fair value and cash flow hedge derivatives is presented in the following table:
Table 91: Gains (Losses) Recognized on Fair Value and Cash Flow Hedges in the Consolidated Income Statement (a) (b)
 Location and Amount of Gains (Losses) Recognized in Income
 Interest Income Interest ExpenseNoninterest Income
In millionsLoansInvestment SecuritiesBorrowed FundsOther
Year ended December 31, 2020
Total amounts on the Consolidated Income Statement$8,927 $2,041 $718 $1,364 
Gains (losses) on fair value hedges recognized on:
Hedged items (c)$208 $(1,059)
Derivatives$(202)$959 
Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives$(9)$480 
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges (d):
Amount of derivative gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI$375 $40 $
Year ended December 31, 2019
Total amounts on the Consolidated Income Statement$10,525 $2,426 $1,811 $1,473 
Gains (losses) on fair value hedges recognized on:
Hedged items (c)$187 $(808)
Derivatives$(178)$659 
Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives$13 $79 
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges (d):
Amount of derivative gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI$$$19 
Year ended December 31, 2018
Total amounts on the Consolidated Income Statement$9,580 $2,261 $1,632 $1,205 
Gains (losses) on fair value hedges recognized on:
Hedged items (c)$(53)$151 
Derivatives$60 $(262)
Amounts related to interest settlements on derivatives$$80 
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges (d):
Amount of derivative gains (losses) reclassified from AOCI$41 $11 $
(a)For all periods presented, there were no components of derivative gains or losses excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness for any of the fair value or cash flow hedge strategies.
(b)All cash flow and fair value hedge derivatives were interest rate contracts for the periods presented.
(c)Includes an insignificant amount of fair value hedge adjustments related to discontinued hedge relationships.
(d)For all periods presented, there were no gains or losses from cash flow hedge derivatives reclassified to income because it became probable that the original forecasted transaction would not occur.
Detail regarding the impact of fair value hedge accounting on the carrying value of the hedged items is presented in the following table:

Table 92: Hedged Items - Fair Value Hedges
 December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
In millionsCarrying Value of the Hedged ItemsCumulative Fair Value Hedge Adjustment included in the Carrying Value of Hedged Items (a)Carrying Value of the Hedged ItemsCumulative Fair Value Hedge Adjustment included in the Carrying Value of Hedged Items (a)
Investment securities - available for sale (b)$2,785 $30 $5,666 $59 
Borrowed funds$25,797 $1,611 $28,616 $548 
(a)Includes $(0.1) billion and $(0.3) billion of fair value hedge adjustments primarily related to discontinued borrowed funds hedge relationships at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(b)Carrying value shown represents amortized cost.
Net Investment Hedges
We enter into foreign currency forward contracts to hedge non-U.S. dollar net investments in foreign subsidiaries against adverse changes in foreign exchange rates. We assess whether the hedging relationship is highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in the value of the hedge and hedged item by qualitatively verifying that the critical terms of the hedge and hedged item match at the inception of the hedging relationship and on an ongoing basis. Net investment hedge derivatives are classified as foreign exchange contracts. There were no components of derivative gains or losses excluded from the assessment of the hedge effectiveness for all periods presented. Net gains (losses) on net investment hedge derivatives recognized in OCI were $(24) million at both 2020 and 2019 and $76 million in 2018.
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments
Residential mortgage loans that will be sold in the secondary market, and the related loan commitments, which are considered derivatives, are accounted for at fair value. Changes in the fair value of the loans and commitments due to interest rate risk are hedged with forward contracts to sell mortgage-backed securities, as well as U.S. Treasury and Eurodollar futures and options. Gains and losses on the loans and commitments held for sale and the derivatives used to economically hedge them are included in Residential mortgage noninterest income on the Consolidated Income Statement.

Residential mortgage servicing rights are accounted for at fair value with changes in fair value influenced primarily by changes in interest rates. Derivatives used to hedge the fair value of residential mortgage servicing rights include interest rate futures, swaps, options, and forward contracts to purchase mortgage-backed securities. Gains and losses on residential mortgage servicing rights and the related derivatives used for hedging are included in Residential mortgage noninterest income.

Commercial mortgage loans held for sale and the related loan commitments, which are considered derivatives, are accounted for at fair value. Derivatives used to economically hedge these loans and commitments from changes in fair value due to interest rate risk include forward loan sale contracts and interest rate swaps. Gains and losses on the commitments, loans and derivatives are included in Other noninterest income. Derivatives used to economically hedge the change in value of commercial mortgage servicing rights include interest rate futures, swaps and options. Gains or losses on these derivatives are included in Corporate services noninterest income.

The residential and commercial mortgage loan commitments associated with loans to be sold which are accounted for as derivatives are valued based on the estimated fair value of the underlying loan and the probability that the loan will fund within the terms of the commitment. The fair value also takes into account the fair value of the embedded servicing right.

We offer derivatives to our customers in connection with their risk management needs. These derivatives primarily consist of interest rate swaps, interest rate caps and floors, swaptions and foreign exchange contracts. We primarily manage our market risk exposure from customer transactions by entering into a variety of hedging transactions with third-party dealers. Gains and losses on customer-related derivatives are included in Other noninterest income.

Included in the customer, mortgage banking risk management, and other risk management portfolios are written interest-rate caps and floors entered into with customers and for risk management purposes. We receive an upfront premium from the counterparty and are obligated to make payments to the counterparty if the underlying market interest rate rises above or falls below a certain level designated in the contract. Our ultimate obligation under written options is based on future market conditions.

We have entered into risk participation agreements to share some of the credit exposure with other counterparties related to interest rate derivative contracts or to take on credit exposure to generate revenue. The notional amount of risk participation agreements sold was $7.0 billion at December 31, 2020 and $8.0 billion at December 31, 2019. Assuming all underlying third party customers referenced in the swap contracts defaulted, the exposure from these agreements would be $0.5 billion at December 31, 2020 and $0.3 billion at December 31, 2019 based on the fair value of the underlying swaps.
Further detail regarding the gains (losses) on derivatives not designated in hedging relationships is presented in the following table:
Table 93: Gains (Losses) on Derivatives Not Designated for Hedging
 Year ended December 31
In millions202020192018
Derivatives used for mortgage banking activities:
Interest rate contracts (a)$792 $405 $(56)
Derivatives used for customer-related activities:
Interest rate contracts210 125 99 
Foreign exchange contracts and other156 114 104 
Gains (losses) from customer-related activities (b)366 239 203 
Derivatives used for other risk management activities:
Foreign exchange contracts and other (b)(338)(137)268 
Total gains (losses) from derivatives not designated as hedging instruments$820 $507 $415 
(a)Included in Residential mortgage, Corporate services and Other noninterest income on our Consolidated Income Statement.
(b)Included in Other noninterest income on our Consolidated Income Statement.
Offsetting, Counterparty Credit Risk, and Contingent Features
We generally utilize a net presentation on the Consolidated Balance Sheet for those derivative financial instruments entered into with counterparties under legally enforceable master netting agreements. The master netting agreements reduce credit risk by permitting the closeout netting of all outstanding derivative instruments under the master netting agreement with the same counterparty upon the occurrence of an event of default. The master netting agreement also may require the exchange of cash or marketable securities to collateralize either party’s net position. In certain cases, minimum thresholds must be exceeded before any collateral is exchanged. Collateral is typically exchanged daily on unsettled positions based on the net fair value of the positions with the counterparty as of the preceding day. Collateral representing initial margin, which is based on potential future exposure, is also required to be pledged by us in relation to derivative instruments with central clearing house counterparties. Any cash collateral exchanged with counterparties under these master netting agreements is also netted, when appropriate, against the applicable derivative fair values on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. However, the fair value of any securities held or pledged is not included in the net presentation on the balance sheet. In order for derivative instruments under a master netting agreement to be eligible for closeout netting under GAAP, we must conduct sufficient legal review to conclude with a well-founded basis that the offsetting rights included in the master netting agreement would be legally enforceable upon an event of default, including upon an event of bankruptcy, insolvency, or a similar proceeding of the counterparty. Enforceability is evidenced by a legal opinion that supports, with sufficient confidence, the enforceability of the master netting agreement in such circumstances.

Table 94 shows the impact legally enforceable master netting agreements had on our derivative assets and derivative liabilities as of December 31, 2020 and 2019. The table includes cash collateral held or pledged under legally enforceable master netting agreements. The table also includes the fair value of any securities collateral held or pledged under legally enforceable master netting agreements. Cash and securities collateral amounts are included in the table only to the extent of the related net derivative fair values.
Table 94 includes over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives and OTC derivatives cleared through a central clearing house. OTC derivatives represent contracts executed bilaterally with counterparties that are not settled through an organized exchange or directly cleared through a central clearing house. The majority of OTC derivatives are governed by the ISDA documentation or other legally enforceable master netting agreements. OTC cleared derivatives represent contracts executed bilaterally with counterparties in the OTC market that are novated to a central clearing house who then becomes our counterparty. OTC cleared derivative instruments are typically settled in cash each day based on the prior day value.
Table 94: Derivative Assets and Liabilities Offsetting
In millionsGross Fair ValueAmounts Offset on the Consolidated Balance SheetNet Fair Value Securities Collateral Held /Pledged Under Master Netting AgreementsNet Amounts
Fair Value Offset AmountCash Collateral
December 31, 2020
Derivative assets       
Interest rate contracts:
Over-the-counter cleared $48 $48  $48 
Over-the-counter5,803 $430 $1,426 3,947  $531 3,416 
Commodity contracts411 209 198 198 
Foreign exchange and other contracts271 81 186  1185 
Total derivative assets$6,533 $720 $1,434 $4,379 (a)$532 $3,847 
Derivative liabilities
Interest rate contracts:
Over-the-counter cleared $42 $42  $42 
Over-the-counter1,740 $462 $1,179 99  99 
Commodity contracts384 182 103 99 99 
Foreign exchange and other contracts590 76 170 344  344 
Total derivative liabilities$2,756 $720 $1,452 $584 (b)$584 
December 31, 2019             
Derivative assets
Interest rate contracts:
Over-the-counter cleared $14 $14  $14 
Over-the-counter2,969 $365 $593 2,011  $215 1,796 
Commodity contracts306 198 18 90 90 
Foreign exchange and other contracts213 127 81  81 
Total derivative assets$3,502 $690 $616 $2,196 (a)$215 $1,981 
Derivative liabilities
Interest rate contracts:
Over-the-counter cleared $14 $14  $14 
Over-the-counter1,279 $475 $692 112  112 
Commodity contracts301 152 17 132 132 
Foreign exchange and other contracts425 63 81 281  281 
Total derivative liabilities$2,019 $690 $790 $539 (b)$539 
(a)Represents the net amount of derivative assets included in Other assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheet.
(b)Represents the net amount of derivative liabilities included in Other liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheet.
In addition to using master netting agreements and other collateral agreements to reduce credit risk associated with derivative instruments, we also seek to manage credit risk by evaluating credit ratings of counterparties and by using internal credit analysis, limits, and monitoring procedures.

At December 31, 2020, we held cash, U.S. government securities and mortgage-backed securities totaling $2.3 billion under master netting agreements and other collateral agreements to collateralize net derivative assets due from counterparties, and we pledged cash totaling $1.9 billion under these agreements to collateralize net derivative liabilities owed to counterparties and to meet initial margin requirements. These totals may differ from the amounts presented in the preceding offsetting table because these totals may include collateral exchanged under an agreement that does not qualify as a master netting agreement or because the total amount of collateral held or pledged exceeds the net derivative fair values with the counterparty as of the balance sheet date due to timing or other factors, such as initial margin. To the extent not netted against the derivative fair values under a master netting agreement, the receivable for cash pledged is included in Other assets and the obligation for cash held is included in Other liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. Securities held from counterparties are not recognized on our balance sheet. Likewise, securities we have pledged to counterparties remain on our balance sheet.
Certain derivative agreements contain various credit-risk related contingent provisions, such as those that require our debt to maintain a specified credit rating from one or more of the major credit rating agencies. If our debt ratings were to fall below such specified ratings, the counterparties to the derivative instruments could request immediate payment or demand immediate and ongoing full collateralization on derivative instruments in net liability positions. The aggregate fair value of all derivative instruments with credit-risk-related contingent features that were in a net liability position on December 31, 2020 was $1.6 billion for which we had posted collateral of $1.4 billion in the normal course of business. The maximum additional amount of collateral we would have been required
to post if the credit-risk related contingent features underlying these agreements had been triggered on December 31, 2020 would be $0.2 billion.