We primarily use derivative financial instruments to manage interest rate risk and currency exchange rate risk and to assist customers with their risk management objectives, which may include currency exchange rate risks and interest rate risks. Also, in connection with negotiating credit facilities and certain other services, we often obtain equity warrant assets giving us the right to acquire stock in private, venture-backed companies in the technology and life science/healthcare industries.

Interest rate risk is our primary market risk and can result from timing and volume differences in the repricing of our interest rate sensitive assets and liabilities and changes in market interest rates. To manage interest rate risk on our interest rate sensitive assets, we have entered into interest rate swap contracts to hedge against future changes in interest rates. We designate these interest rate swap contracts as fair value and cash flow hedges.

To manage interest rate risk on our AFS securities portfolio, we enter into pay-fixed, receive-floating interest rate swap contracts to hedge against exposure to changes in the fair value of the securities resulting from changes in interest rates. We designate these interest rate swap contracts as fair value hedges that qualify for hedge accounting under ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging ("ASC 815") and have elected to account for a portion of them using the last-of-layer method as outlined in ASC 815. We record the fair value hedges in other assets and other liabilities. For qualifying fair value hedges, both the changes in the fair value of the derivative and the portion of the fair value adjustments associated with the last-of-layer attributable to the hedged risk will be recognized into earnings as they occur. Derivative amounts affecting earnings are recognized consistent with the classification of the hedged item in the line item "investment securities" as part of interest income, a component of consolidated net income.

We assess hedge effectiveness under ASC 815 on a quarterly basis to ensure all hedges remain highly effective and hedge accounting under ASC 815 can be applied. In conjunction with the assessment of effectiveness, we assess the hedged item to ensure it is expected to be outstanding at the hedged item’s assumed maturity date and the last-of-layer method of accounting under ASC 815 can be applied. If the hedging relationship no longer exists or no longer qualifies as a hedge per ASC 815, any remaining fair value basis adjustments are allocated to the individual assets in the portfolio and amortized into earnings over a period consistent with the amortization of other discounts and premiums associated with the respective assets. As allowed under GAAP, we applied the "shortcut" method of accounting to a portion of our fair value hedges which assumes there is perfect effectiveness.

The following table summarizes the amortized cost basis of hedged assets that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges and the cumulative amount of fair value hedging adjustments included in the carrying value that have been recorded on our unaudited interim consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2022:

(1)These amounts include the amortized cost basis of closed portfolios used to designate hedging relationships in which the hedged item is the last layer expected to be remaining at the end of the hedging relationship. At June 30, 2022, the amortized cost basis of the closed portfolios used in these hedging relationships was $9.3 billion, the amounts of the designated hedged items was $5.9 billion and the cumulative basis adjustments associated with these hedging relationships was $313 million.

To manage interest rate risk on our variable-interest rate loan portfolio, we enter into interest rate swap contracts to hedge against future changes in interest rates by using hedging instruments to lock in future cash inflows that would otherwise be impacted by movements in the market interest rates. We designate these interest rate swap contracts as cash flow hedges that qualify for hedge accounting under ASC 815 and record them in other assets and other liabilities. For qualifying cash flow hedges, changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in AOCI and recognized in earnings as the hedged item affects earnings. Derivative amounts affecting earnings are recognized consistent with the classification of the hedged item in the line item "loans" as part of interest income, a component of consolidated net income.

We assess hedge effectiveness under ASC 815 on a quarterly basis to ensure all hedges remain highly effective and hedge accounting under ASC 815 can be applied. If the hedging relationship no longer exists or no longer qualifies as a hedge per ASC 815, any amounts remaining as gain or loss in AOCI are reclassified into earnings in the line item "loans" as part of

interest income, a component of consolidated net income. As of March 31, 2020, all derivatives previously classified as hedges with notional balances totaling $5.0 billion and a net asset fair value of $228 million were terminated. As of June 30, 2022, the total unrealized gains on terminated cash flow hedges remaining in AOCI was $87 million, $62 million net of tax. The unrealized gains will be reclassified into interest income as the underlying forecasted transactions impact earnings through the original maturity of the hedged forecasted transactions. The total remaining term over which the unrealized gains will be reclassified into earnings is approximately three years.

We enter into foreign exchange forward contracts to economically reduce our foreign exchange exposure risk associated with the net difference between foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities. We do not designate any foreign exchange forward contracts as derivative instruments that qualify for hedge accounting. Gains or losses from changes in currency rates on foreign currency denominated instruments are recorded in the line item “other” as part of noninterest income, a component of consolidated net income. We may experience ineffectiveness in the economic hedging relationship, because the instruments are revalued based upon changes in the currency’s spot rate on the principal value, while the forwards are revalued on a discounted cash flow basis. We record forward agreements in gain positions in other assets and loss positions in other liabilities, while net changes in fair value are recorded in the line item “other” as part of noninterest income, a component of consolidated net income.

We issue loans to clients with conversion features allowing SVBFG to convert the contingent conversion rights to stock in private or public companies. All of our contingent conversion rights qualify as derivatives and are reported at fair value as a component of other assets on our consolidated balance sheet. Any changes in fair value after the grant date are recognized as net gains or losses in the line item "other" in noninterest income, a component of consolidated net income.

We enter into total return swaps related to certain of our equity funds, which manages the risk of exposure from the volatility of equity investments and in the funds. We do not designate any total return swaps as derivative instruments that qualify for hedge accounting. Gains or losses from changes in fair value are recognized as net gains or losses in the line item "other" in noninterest income, a component of consolidated net income.

Also included in our derivative instruments are equity warrant assets and client forward, option and swap contracts, and client interest rate contracts. For further description of these other derivative instruments, refer to Note 2 — “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" under Part II, Item 8 of our 2021 Form 10-K.

We are exposed to credit risk if counterparties to our derivative contracts do not perform as expected. We mitigate counterparty credit risk through credit approvals, limits, monitoring procedures and by obtaining collateral, as appropriate. With respect to measuring counterparty credit risk for derivative instruments, we measure the fair value of a group of financial assets and financial liabilities on a net risk basis by counterparty portfolio.


	June 30, 2022						December 31, 2021
	Notional or Contractual Amount		Fair Value				Notional or Contractual Amount		Fair Value
(Dollars in millions)			Derivative Assets (1)		Derivative Liabilities (1)				Derivative Assets (1)		Derivative Liabilities (1)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate risks:
Interest rate swaps (2)	$	5,900	$	—	$	—	$	10,700	$	18	$	—

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Currency exchange risks:
Foreign exchange contracts	543		23		—		701		16		—
Foreign exchange contracts	186		—		9		62		—		2
Other derivative instruments:
Equity warrant assets	335		322		—		322		277		—
Contingent conversion rights	50		6		—		—		—		—
Client foreign exchange contracts	9,469		249		—		8,245		146		—
Client foreign exchange contracts	8,940		—		254		7,764		—		126
Total return swaps	80		27		—		—		—		—

Client foreign currency options	298		8		—		688		9		—
Client foreign currency options	298		—		8		688		—		9
Client interest rate derivatives (2)	2,167		70		—		2,178		99		—
Client interest rate derivatives	2,369		—		153		2,315		—		101
Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments			705		424				547		238
Total derivatives			$	705	$	424			$	565	$	238

(2)The amount reported reflects reductions of approximately $400 million and $112 million of derivative assets at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, reflecting variation margin treated as settlement of the related derivative fair values for legal and accounting purposes as required by central clearing houses.


		Three months ended June 30,				Six months ended June 30,
(Dollars in millions)	Statement of income location	2022		2021		2022		2021
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate risks:
Amounts reclassified from AOCI into income	Interest income - loans	$	14	$	16	$	29	$	31
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps hedging investment securities	Interest income - investment securities taxable	56		(14)		386		4
Change in fair value of hedged investment securities	Interest income - investment securities taxable	(55)		4		(386)		(13)
Net gains associated with interest rate risk derivatives		$	15	$	6	$	29	$	22
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Currency exchange risks:
(Losses) gains on revaluations of internal foreign currency instruments, net	Other noninterest income	$	(23)	$	7	(21)		$	(21)
Gains (losses) on internal foreign exchange forward contracts, net	Other noninterest income	19		(6)		20		21
Net (losses) gains associated with internal currency risk		$	(4)	$	1	$	(1)	$	—
Other derivative instruments:
Gains (losses) on revaluations of client foreign currency instruments, net	Other noninterest income	$	—	$	17	$	(5)	$	15
Gains (losses) on client foreign exchange forward contracts, net	Other noninterest income	5		(12)		7		(10)
Net gains associated with client currency risk		$	5	$	5	$	2	$	5
Gains on total return swaps	Other noninterest income	$	35	$	—	$	27	$	—
Net gains on equity warrant assets	Gains on equity warrant assets, net	$	17	$	122	$	80	$	344
Net gains (losses) on other derivatives	Other noninterest income	$	3	$	(2)	$	6	$	2

Certain of our derivative and other financial instruments are subject to enforceable master netting arrangements with our counterparties. These agreements provide for the net settlement of multiple contracts with a single counterparty through a single payment, in a single currency, in the event of default on or termination of any one contract.


	Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets		Gross Amounts offset in the Statement of Financial Position		Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Financial Position		Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position but Subject to Master Netting Arrangements				Net Amount
(Dollars in millions)							Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Received (1)
June 30, 2022
Derivative assets:

Foreign exchange contracts	$	272	$	—	$	272	$	(73)	$	(75)	$	124
Total return swaps	27		—		27		—		(26)		1
Foreign currency options	8		—		8		—		(4)		4
Client interest rate derivatives	70		—		70		(22)		(48)		—
Total derivative assets	377		—		377		(95)		(153)		129
Reverse repurchase, securities borrowing, and similar arrangements	544		—		544		(544)		—		—
Total	$	921	$	—	$	921	$	(639)	$	(153)	$	129
December 31, 2021
Derivative assets:
Interest rate swaps	$	18	$	—	$	18	$	—	$	(13)	$	5
Foreign exchange contracts	162		—		162		(77)		(32)		53
Foreign currency options	9		—		9		(1)		(7)		1
Client interest rate derivatives	99		—		99		(91)		(8)		—
Total derivative assets	288		—		288		(169)		(60)		59
Reverse repurchase, securities borrowing, and similar arrangements	607		—		607		(607)		—		—
Total	$	895	$	—	$	895	$	(776)	$	(60)	$	59


	Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities		Gross Amounts offset in the Statement of Financial Position		Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Financial Position		Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Financial Position but Subject to Master Netting Arrangements				Net Amount
(Dollars in millions)							Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Pledged (1)
June 30, 2022
Derivative liabilities:

Foreign exchange contracts	$	263	$	—	$	263	$	(97)	$	(36)	$	130

Foreign currency options	8		—		8		(4)		—		4
Client interest rate derivatives	153		—		153		(136)		(17)		—
Total derivative liabilities	424		—		424		(237)		(53)		134
Repurchase, securities lending, and similar arrangements	50		—		50		—		—		50
Total	$	474	$	—	$	474	$	(237)	$	(53)	$	184
December 31, 2021
Derivative liabilities:

Foreign exchange contracts	$	128	$	—	$	128	$	(55)	$	(4)	$	69
Foreign currency options	9		—		9		(2)		—		7
Client interest rate derivatives	101		—		101		(44)		(57)		—
Total derivative liabilities	238		—		238		(101)		(61)		76
Repurchase, securities lending, and similar arrangements	61		—		61		—		—		61
Total	$	299	$	—	$	299	$	(101)	$	(61)	$	137