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Fair Value Measurements
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements
 
Accounting principles related to fair value measurements provide a framework for measuring fair value that focuses on the exit price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal market (or in the absence of the principal market, the most advantageous market) accessible in an orderly transaction between willing market participants (the "Fair Value Framework"). Where required by the applicable accounting standards, assets and liabilities are measured at fair value using the "highest and best use" valuation premise. Fair value measurement guidance clarifies that financial instruments do not have alternative use and, as such, the fair value of financial instruments should be determined using an "in-exchange" valuation premise. However, the fair value measurement literature provides a valuation exception and permits an entity to measure the fair value of a group of financial assets and financial liabilities with offsetting credit risks and/or market risks based on the exit price it would receive or pay to transfer the net risk exposure of a group of assets or liabilities if certain conditions are met. We elected to apply the measurement exception to a group of derivative instruments with offsetting credit risks and market risks, which primarily relate to interest rate, foreign currency, debt and equity price risk, and commodity price risk as of the reporting date.
Fair Value Adjustments  The best evidence of fair value is quoted market price in an actively traded market, where available. In the event listed price or market quotes are not available, valuation techniques that incorporate relevant transaction data and market parameters reflecting the attributes of the asset or liability under consideration are applied. Where applicable, fair value adjustments are made to ensure the financial instruments are appropriately recorded at fair value. The fair value adjustments reflect the risks associated with the products, contractual terms of the transactions, and the liquidity of the markets in which the transactions occur. The fair value adjustments are broadly categorized by the following major types:
Credit valuation adjustment - The credit valuation adjustment is an adjustment to a group of financial assets and financial liabilities, predominantly derivative assets and derivative liabilities, to reflect the credit quality of the parties to the transaction in arriving at fair value. A credit valuation adjustment to a financial asset is required to reflect the default risk of the counterparty. A debit valuation adjustment to a financial liability is recorded to reflect the default risk of HUSI. See "Valuation Techniques - Derivatives" below for additional details.
Liquidity risk adjustment - The liquidity risk adjustment (primarily in the form of bid-offer adjustment) reflects the cost that would be incurred to close out the market risks by hedging, disposing or unwinding the position. Valuation models generally produce mid-market values. The bid-offer adjustment is made in such a way that results in a measure that reflects the exit price that most represents the fair value of the financial asset or financial liability under consideration or, where applicable, the fair value of the net market risk exposure of a group of financial assets or financial liabilities. These adjustments relate primarily to Level 2 assets.
Model valuation adjustment - Where fair value measurements are determined using an internal valuation model based on observable and unobservable inputs, certain valuation inputs may be less readily determinable. There may be a range of possible valuation inputs that market participants may assume in determining the fair value measurement. The resultant fair value measurement has inherent measurement risk if one or more parameters are unobservable and must be estimated. An input valuation adjustment is necessary to reflect the likelihood that market participants may use different input parameters, and to mitigate the possibility of measurement error. In addition, the values derived from valuation techniques are affected by the choice of valuation model and model limitation. When different valuation techniques are available, the choice of valuation model can be subjective. Furthermore, the valuation model applied may have measurement limitations. In those cases, an additional valuation adjustment is also applied to mitigate the measurement risk. Model valuation adjustments are not material and relate primarily to Level 2 instruments.
We apply stress scenarios in determining appropriate liquidity risk and model risk adjustments for Level 3 fair values by reviewing the historical data for unobservable inputs (e.g., correlation, volatility). Some stress scenarios involve at least a 95 percent confidence interval (i.e., two standard deviations). We also utilize unobservable parameter adjustments when instruments are valued using internally developed models which reflects the uncertainty in the value estimates provided by the model.
Funding Fair Value Adjustment ("FFVA") - The FFVA reflects the estimated present value of the future market funding cost or benefit associated with funding uncollateralized derivative exposure at rates other than the Overnight Indexed Swap ("OIS") rate. See "Valuation Techniques - Derivatives" below for additional details.
Fair Value Hierarchy  The Fair Value Framework establishes a three-tiered fair value hierarchy as follows:
Level 1 quoted market price - Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 valuation technique using observable inputs - Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are inactive, and measurements determined using valuation models where all significant inputs are observable, such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals.
Level 3 valuation technique with significant unobservable inputs - Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability and include situations where fair values are measured using valuation techniques based on one or more significant unobservable inputs.
Classification within the fair value hierarchy is based on whether the lowest hierarchical level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is observable. As such, the classification within the fair value hierarchy is dynamic and can be transferred to other hierarchy levels in each reporting period.
Where fair value measurements are determined based on information obtained from independent pricing services or brokers, Finance applies appropriate validation procedures to substantiate fair value. For price validation purposes, quotations from at least two independent pricing sources are obtained for each financial instrument, where possible.
The following factors are considered in determining fair values:
similarities between the asset or the liability under consideration and the asset or liability for which quotation is received;
collaboration of pricing by referencing to other independent market data such as market transactions and relevant benchmark indices;
consistency among different pricing sources;
the valuation approach and the methodologies used by the independent pricing sources in determining fair value;
the elapsed time between the date to which the market data relates and the measurement date;
the source of the fair value information; and
whether the security is traded in an active or inactive market.
Greater weight is given to quotations of instruments with recent market transactions, pricing quotes from dealers who stand ready to transact, quotations provided by market-makers who structured such instrument and market consensus pricing based on inputs from a large number of survey participants. Any significant discrepancies among the external quotations are reviewed and adjustments to fair values are recorded where appropriate. Where the transaction volume of a specific instrument has been reduced and the fair value measurement becomes less transparent, Finance will apply more detailed procedures to understand and challenge the appropriateness of the unobservable inputs and the valuation techniques used by the independent pricing service. Where applicable, Finance will develop a fair value estimate using its own pricing model inputs to test reasonableness. Where fair value measurements are determined using internal valuation models, Finance will validate the fair value measurement by either developing unobservable inputs based on the industry consensus pricing surveys in which we participate or back testing by observing the actual settlements occurring soon after the measurement date.
Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis  The following table presents information about our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value. Unless otherwise noted below, assets and liabilities in the following table are recorded at fair value through net income.
 
Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis
June 30, 2019
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Gross
Balance
 
Netting(7)
 
Net
Balance
 
(in millions)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading assets, excluding derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury, U.S. Government agencies and sponsored enterprises
$
10,620

 
$
78

 
$

 
$
10,698

 
$

 
$
10,698

Asset-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collateralized debt obligations

 

 
86

 
86

 

 
86

Residential mortgages

 

 
16

 
16

 

 
16

Student loans

 

 
90

 
90

 

 
90

Corporate and other domestic debt securities

 

 
510

 
510

 

 
510

Debt securities issued by foreign entities
12,199

 
216

 

 
12,415

 

 
12,415

Equity securities
2,747

 

 

 
2,747

 

 
2,747

Precious metals trading

 
3,895

 

 
3,895

 

 
3,895

Derivatives:(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
99

 
11,450

 
11

 
11,560

 

 
11,560

Foreign exchange contracts
1

 
13,362

 
7

 
13,370

 

 
13,370

Equity contracts
16

 
3,575

 
185

 
3,776

 

 
3,776

Precious metals contracts
106

 
1,254

 

 
1,360

 

 
1,360

Credit contracts

 
1,051

 
68

 
1,119

 

 
1,119

Other contracts(2)

 

 
5

 
5

 

 
5

Derivatives netting

 

 

 

 
(27,994
)
 
(27,994
)
Total derivatives
222

 
30,692

 
276

 
31,190

 
(27,994
)
 
3,196

Securities available-for-sale:(3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury, U.S. Government agencies and sponsored enterprises
19,559

 
14,571

 

 
34,130

 

 
34,130

Asset-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity

 
36

 

 
36

 

 
36

Other

 

 
113

 
113

 

 
113

Debt securities issued by foreign entities
2,591

 
384

 

 
2,975

 

 
2,975

Loans(4)

 
128

 

 
128

 

 
128

Other assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities

 
193

 

 
193

 

 
193

Equity Securities measured at net asset value(5)

 

 

 
109

 

 
109

Other(6)

 

 
1

 
1

 

 
1

Total assets
$
47,938

 
$
50,193

 
$
1,092

 
$
99,332

 
$
(27,994
)
 
$
71,338

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic deposits(4)
$

 
$
7,525

 
$
930

 
$
8,455

 
$

 
$
8,455

Trading liabilities, excluding derivatives
834

 
106

 

 
940

 

 
940

Derivatives:(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
51

 
12,752

 
1

 
12,804

 

 
12,804

Foreign exchange contracts

 
13,044

 
8

 
13,052

 

 
13,052

Equity contracts

 
2,778

 
123

 
2,901

 

 
2,901

Precious metals contracts
137

 
1,254

 

 
1,391

 

 
1,391

Credit contracts

 
1,253

 
22

 
1,275

 

 
1,275

Other contracts(2)

 

 
40

 
40

 

 
40

Derivatives netting

 

 

 

 
(28,182
)
 
(28,182
)
Total derivatives
188

 
31,081

 
194

 
31,463

 
(28,182
)
 
3,281

Short-term borrowings(4)

 
222

 

 
222

 

 
222

Long-term debt(4)

 
11,538

 
441

 
11,979

 

 
11,979

Total liabilities
$
1,022

 
$
50,472

 
$
1,565

 
$
53,059

 
$
(28,182
)
 
$
24,877

 
Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis
December 31, 2018
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Gross
Balance
 
Netting(7)
 
Net
Balance
 
(in millions)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading assets, excluding derivatives:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury, U.S. Government agencies and sponsored enterprises
$
5,368

 
$
152

 
$

 
$
5,520

 
$

 
$
5,520

Asset-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collateralized debt obligations

 

 
100

 
100

 

 
100

Residential mortgages

 

 
16

 
16

 

 
16

Student loans

 

 
92

 
92

 

 
92

Corporate and other domestic debt securities

 

 
1,803

 
1,803

 

 
1,803

Debt securities issued by foreign entities
8,552

 
207

 

 
8,759

 

 
8,759

Equity securities
751

 

 

 
751

 

 
751

Precious metals trading

 
1,889

 

 
1,889

 

 
1,889

Derivatives:(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
2

 
10,053

 
2

 
10,057

 

 
10,057

Foreign exchange contracts

 
15,919

 
2

 
15,921

 

 
15,921

Equity contracts

 
2,449

 
97

 
2,546

 

 
2,546

Precious metals contracts
16

 
829

 

 
845

 

 
845

Credit contracts

 
883

 
73

 
956

 

 
956

Other contracts(2)

 

 
5

 
5

 

 
5

Derivatives netting

 

 

 

 
(27,192
)
 
(27,192
)
Total derivatives
18

 
30,133

 
179

 
30,330

 
(27,192
)
 
3,138

Securities available-for-sale:(3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
U.S. Treasury, U.S. Government agencies and sponsored enterprises
16,198

 
11,699

 

 
27,897

 

 
27,897

Asset-backed securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Home equity

 
42

 

 
42

 

 
42

Other

 

 
107

 
107

 

 
107

Debt securities issued by foreign entities
2,362

 
971

 

 
3,333

 

 
3,333

Loans(4)

 
109

 

 
109

 

 
109

Other assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity securities

 
190

 

 
190

 

 
190

Equity Securities measured at net asset value(5)

 

 

 
88

 

 
88

Other assets(6)

 

 
4

 
4

 

 
4

Total assets
$
33,249

 
$
45,392

 
$
2,301

 
$
81,030

 
$
(27,192
)
 
$
53,838

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic deposits(4)
$

 
$
7,229

 
$
925

 
$
8,154

 
$

 
$
8,154

Trading liabilities, excluding derivatives
738

 
215

 

 
953

 

 
953

Derivatives:(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
45

 
11,140

 

 
11,185

 

 
11,185

Foreign exchange contracts
15

 
15,715

 
3

 
15,733

 

 
15,733

Equity contracts

 
2,717

 
149

 
2,866

 

 
2,866

Precious metals contracts
274

 
626

 

 
900

 

 
900

Credit contracts

 
926

 
21

 
947

 

 
947

Other contracts(2)

 

 
40

 
40

 

 
40

Derivatives netting

 

 

 

 
(28,847
)
 
(28,847
)
Total derivatives
334

 
31,124

 
213

 
31,671

 
(28,847
)
 
2,824

Short-term borrowings(4)

 
560

 

 
560

 

 
560

Long-term debt(4)

 
10,837

 
412

 
11,249

 

 
11,249

Total liabilities
$
1,072

 
$
49,965

 
$
1,550

 
$
52,587

 
$
(28,847
)
 
$
23,740

 

(1) 
Includes trading derivative assets of $3,045 million and $3,048 million and trading derivative liabilities of $3,086 million and $2,690 million at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively, as well as derivatives held for hedging and commitments accounted for as derivatives. See Note 9, "Derivative Financial Instruments," for additional information. Excluding changes in fair value of a derivative instrument associated with a qualifying cash flow hedge, which are recognized initially in other comprehensive income (loss), derivative assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value through net income.
(2) 
Consists of swap agreements entered into in conjunction with the sales of Visa Class B Shares.
(3) 
Securities available-for-sale are recorded at fair value through other comprehensive income (loss).
(4) 
See Note 10, "Fair Value Option," for additional information. Excluding the fair value movement on fair value option liabilities attributable to our own credit spread, which is recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), fair value option assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value through net income.
(5) 
Investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.
(6) 
Represents contingent consideration receivable associated with the sale of a portion of our PB business.
(7) 
Represents counterparty and cash collateral netting which allow the offsetting of amounts relating to certain contracts if certain conditions are met.
Information on Level 3 assets and liabilities  The following table summarizes additional information about changes in the fair value of Level 3 assets and liabilities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018. As a risk management practice, we may risk manage the Level 3 assets and liabilities, in whole or in part, using securities and derivative positions that are classified as Level 1 or Level 2 measurements within the fair value hierarchy. Since those Level 1 and Level 2 risk management positions are not included in the table below, the information provided does not reflect the effect of such risk management activities related to the Level 3 assets and liabilities.
 
Apr. 1,
2019
 
Total Realized / Unrealized Gains
(Losses) Included in
 
Purch-
ases
 
Issu-
ances
 
Settle-
ments
 
Transfers
Into
Level 3
 
Transfers
Out of
Level 3
 
Jun. 30,
2019
 
Current
Period
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses)
 
Earnings
 
Other Compre-
hensive
Income (Loss)
 
 
(in millions)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading assets, excluding derivatives:(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collateralized debt obligations
$
90

 
$
2

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(6
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
86

 
$
(4
)
Residential mortgage asset-backed securities
16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
16

 

Student loan asset-backed securities
95

 

 

 

 

 
(5
)
 

 

 
90

 
(5
)
Corporate and other domestic debt securities
510

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
510

 

Derivatives, net:(2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
7

 
8

 

 

 

 

 

 
(5
)
 
10

 
3

Foreign exchange contracts
(1
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(1
)
 

Equity contracts
24

 
39

 

 

 

 
1

 

 
(2
)
 
62

 
40

Credit contracts
53

 
(3
)
 

 

 

 
(4
)
 

 

 
46

 
(2
)
Other contracts(3)
(37
)
 
(3
)
 

 

 

 
5

 

 

 
(35
)
 

Other asset-backed securities available-for-sale(4)
109

 

 
4

 

 

 

 

 

 
113

 
4

Other assets(5)
1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
1

 

Total assets
$
867

 
$
43

 
$
4

 
$

 
$

 
$
(9
)
 
$

 
$
(7
)
 
$
898

 
$
36

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic deposits(6)
$
(949
)
 
$
(35
)
 
$
2

 
$

 
$
(49
)
 
$
64

 
$
(5
)
 
$
42

 
$
(930
)
 
$
(30
)
Long-term debt(6)
(453
)
 
(15
)
 
1

 

 
(33
)
 
20

 

 
39

 
(441
)
 
(9
)
Total liabilities
$
(1,402
)
 
$
(50
)
 
$
3

 
$

 
$
(82
)
 
$
84

 
$
(5
)
 
$
81

 
$
(1,371
)
 
$
(39
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jan. 1,
2019
 
Total Realized / Unrealized Gains
(Losses) Included in
 
Purch-
ases
 
Issu-
ances
 
Settle-
ments
 
Transfers
Into
Level 3
 
Transfers
Out of
Level 3
 
Jun. 30,
2019
 
Current
Period
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses)
 
Earnings
 
Other Compre-
hensive
Income (Loss)
 
 
(in millions)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading assets, excluding derivatives:(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collateralized debt obligations
$
100

 
$
3

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(17
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
86

 
$
(10
)
Residential mortgage asset-backed securities
16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
16

 

Student loan asset-backed securities
92

 
5

 

 

 

 
(7
)
 

 

 
90

 
(2
)
Corporate and other domestic debt securities
1,803

 

 

 

 

 
(1,293
)
 

 

 
510

 

Derivatives, net:(2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate contracts
2

 
13

 

 

 

 

 

 
(5
)
 
10

 
8

Foreign exchange contracts
(1
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(1
)
 

Equity contracts
(52
)
 
110

 

 

 

 
5

 

 
(1
)
 
62

 
115

Credit contracts
52

 
(40
)
 

 

 

 
34

 

 

 
46

 
(2
)
Other contracts(3)
(35
)
 
(9
)
 

 

 

 
9

 

 

 
(35
)
 

Other asset-backed securities available-for-sale(4)
107

 

 
6

 

 

 

 

 

 
113

 
6

Other assets(5)
4

 

 

 

 

 
(3
)
 

 

 
1

 

Total assets
$
2,088

 
$
82

 
$
6

 
$

 
$

 
$
(1,272
)
 
$

 
$
(6
)
 
$
898

 
$
115

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic deposits(6)
$
(925
)
 
$
(64
)
 
$
(3
)
 
$

 
$
(145
)
 
$
109

 
$
(5
)
 
$
103

 
$
(930
)
 
$
(135
)
Long-term debt(6)
(412
)
 
(43
)
 
(2
)
 

 
(64
)
 
33

 

 
47

 
(441
)
 
(61
)
Total liabilities
$
(1,337
)
 
$
(107
)
 
$
(5
)
 
$

 
$
(209
)
 
$
142

 
$
(5
)
 
$
150

 
$
(1,371
)
 
$
(196
)
 
Apr. 1,
2018
 
Total Realized / Unrealized Gains
(Losses) Included in
 
Purch-
ases
 
Issu-
ances
 
Settle-
ments
 
Transfers
Into
Level 3
 
Transfers
Out of
Level 3
 
Jun. 30,
2018
 
Current
Period
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses)
 
Earnings
 
Other Compre-
hensive
Income (Loss)
 
 
(in millions)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading assets, excluding derivatives:(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collateralized debt obligations
$
131

 
$
1

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(1
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
131

 
$
1

Corporate and other domestic debt securities
1,803

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
1,803

 

Derivatives, net:(2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange contracts

 
(1
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Equity contracts
27

 
(10
)
 

 

 

 
(16
)
 
(1
)
 
2

 
2

 
(7
)
Credit contracts
113

 
1

 

 

 

 
(4
)
 

 

 
110

 
(3
)
Other contracts(3)
(44
)
 
(12
)
 

 

 

 
5

 

 

 
(51
)
 

Other asset-backed securities available-for-sale(4)
107

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
107

 

Other assets(5)
15

 
(3
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
12

 

Total assets
$
2,152

 
$
(24
)
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(16
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
2

 
$
2,113

 
$
(10
)
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic deposits(6)
$
(916
)
 
$
2

 
$
5

 
$

 
$
(88
)
 
$
38

 
$
(10
)
 
$
93

 
$
(876
)
 
$
8

Long-term debt(6)
(630
)
 
(5
)
 
1

 

 
(28
)
 
74

 

 
31

 
(557
)
 
1

Total liabilities
$
(1,546
)
 
$
(3
)
 
$
6

 
$

 
$
(116
)
 
$
112

 
$
(10
)
 
$
124

 
$
(1,433
)
 
$
9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jan. 1,
2018
 
Total Realized / Unrealized Gains
(Losses) Included in
 
Purch-
ases
 
Issu-
ances
 
Settle-
ments
 
Transfers
Into
Level 3
 
Transfers
Out of
Level 3
 
Jun. 30,
2018
 
Current
Period
Unrealized
Gains
(Losses)
 
Earnings
 
Other Compre-
hensive
Income (Loss)
 
 
(in millions)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trading assets, excluding derivatives:(1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collateralized debt obligations
$
129

 
$
8

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(6
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
131

 
$
8

Corporate and other domestic debt securities
1,803

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
1,803

 

Derivatives, net:(2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange contracts

 
(1
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(1
)
 
(1
)
Equity contracts
81

 
(50
)
 

 

 

 
(30
)
 
(1
)
 
2

 
2

 
(45
)
Credit contracts
114

 
2

 

 

 

 
(6
)
 

 

 
110

 
(4
)
Other contracts(3)
(46
)
 
(14
)
 

 

 

 
9

 

 

 
(51
)
 

Other asset-backed securities available-for-sale(4)
111

 

 
(4
)
 

 

 

 

 

 
107

 
(4
)
Other assets(5)
15

 
(3
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
12

 

Total assets
$
2,207

 
$
(58
)
 
$
(4
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
(33
)
 
$
(1
)
 
$
2

 
$
2,113

 
$
(46
)
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic deposits(6)
$
(897
)
 
$
23

 
$
3

 
$

 
$
(179
)
 
$
60

 
$
(13
)
 
$
127

 
$
(876
)
 
$
25

Long-term debt(6)
(641
)
 
6

 
5

 

 
(143
)
 
141

 

 
75

 
(557
)
 
18

Total liabilities
$
(1,538
)
 
$
29

 
$
8

 
$

 
$
(322
)
 
$
201

 
$
(13
)
 
$
202

 
$
(1,433
)
 
$
43

 
(1) 
Gains (losses) on trading assets, excluding derivatives are included in trading revenue in the consolidated statement of income.
(2) 
Level 3 net derivatives included derivative assets of $276 million and derivative liabilities of $194 million at June 30, 2019 and derivative assets of $253 million and derivative liabilities of $193 million at June 30, 2018. Gains (losses) on derivatives, net are predominantly included in trading revenue and gain (loss) on instruments designated at fair value and related derivatives in the consolidated statement of income.
(3) 
Consists of swap agreements entered into in conjunction with the sales of Visa Class B Shares. Gains (losses) on these swap agreements are included in other income (loss) in the consolidated statement of income.
(4) 
Realized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale are included in other securities gains, net in the consolidated statement of income. Unrealized gains (losses) on securities available-for-sale are included in other comprehensive income (loss).
(5) 
Represents contingent consideration receivable associated with the sale of a portion of our PB business. Gains (losses) associated with this transaction are included in other income (loss) in the consolidated statement of income.
(6) 
Excluding unrealized gains (losses) on fair value option liabilities attributable to our own credit spread, which are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), gains (losses) on fair value option liabilities are included in gain (loss) on instruments designated at fair value and related derivatives in the consolidated statement of income.
The following table presents quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used to determine the recurring fair value measurement of assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 fair value measurements at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
June 30, 2019
Financial Instrument Type
 
Fair Value (in millions)
 
Valuation Technique(s)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
Range of Inputs
Collateralized debt obligations
 
$
86

 
Broker quotes or consensus pricing and, where applicable, discounted cash flows
 
Prepayment rates
 
0% - 1%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Conditional default rates
 
0% - 1%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss severity rates
 
90% - 95%
Residential mortgage asset-backed securities
 
$
16

 
Broker quotes or consensus pricing and, where applicable, discounted cash flows
 
Prepayment rates
 
5% - 10%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Conditional default rates
 
1% - 5%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss severity rates
 
65% - 70%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount margin
 
100bps - 250bps
Student loan asset-backed securities
 
$
90

 
Broker quotes or consensus pricing and, where applicable, discounted cash flows
 
Prepayment rates
 
7% - 9%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Conditional default rates
 
0% - 1%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss severity rates
 
25% - 40%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount margin
 
95bps -198bps
Corporate and other domestic debt securities
 
$
510

 
Discounted cash flows
 
Spread volatility on collateral assets
 
2% - 4%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Correlation between insurance claim
shortfall and collateral value
 
80%
Interest rate derivative contracts
 
$
10

 
Market comparable adjusted for probability to fund and, where applicable, discounted cash flows
 
Probability to fund for rate lock commitments
 
38% - 96%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Likelihood of transaction being executed
 
75% - 100%
Foreign exchange derivative contracts(1)
 
$
(1
)
 
Option pricing model
 
Implied volatility of currency pairs
 
9% - 13%
Equity derivative contracts(1)
 
$
62

 
Option pricing model
 
Equity / Equity Index volatility
 
7% - 38%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity / Equity and Equity / Index correlation
 
26% - 79%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity dividend yields
 
0% - 4%
Credit derivative contracts
 
$
46

 
Option pricing model and, where applicable, discounted cash flows
 
Credit default swap spreads
 
49bps - 63bps
Other derivative contracts
 
$
(35
)
 
Discounted cash flows
 
Conversion rate
 
1.6 times
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expected duration
 
1 - 2 years
Other asset-backed securities available-for-sale
 
$
113

 
Discounted cash flows
 
Market assumptions related to yields for comparable instruments
 
1% - 3%
Other assets
 
$
1

 
Discounted cash flows
 
Client transfer rates based on rating
 
50% - 95%
Domestic deposits
(structured deposits)(1)(2)
 
$
(930
)
 
Option adjusted discounted cash flows
 
Implied volatility of currency pairs
 
9% - 13%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity / Equity Index volatility
 
7% - 29%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity / Equity and Equity / Index correlation
 
43% - 46%
Long-term debt (structured notes)(1)(2)
 
$
(441
)
 
Option adjusted discounted cash flows
 
Implied volatility of currency pairs
 
9% - 13%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity / Equity Index volatility
 
7% - 33%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity / Equity and Equity / Index correlation
 
26% - 79%

 
December 31, 2018
Financial Instrument Type
 
Fair Value (in millions)
 
Valuation Technique(s)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
Range of Inputs
Collateralized debt obligations
 
$
100

 
Broker quotes or consensus pricing and, where applicable, discounted cash flows
 
Prepayment rates
 
0% - 1%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Conditional default rates
 
0% - 1%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss severity rates
 
90% - 95%
Residential mortgage asset-backed securities
 
$
16

 
Broker quotes or consensus pricing and, where applicable, discounted cash flows
 
Prepayment rates
 
0% - 5%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Conditional default rates
 
1% - 4%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss severity rates
 
80% - 85%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount margin
 
100bps - 250bps
Student loan asset-backed securities
 
$
92

 
Broker quotes or consensus pricing and, where applicable, discounted cash flows
 
Prepayment rates
 
6% - 7%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Conditional default rates
 
1% - 2%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loss severity rates
 
25% - 40%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount margin
 
91bps -115bps
Corporate and other domestic debt securities
 
$
1,803

 
Discounted cash flows
 
Spread volatility on collateral assets
 
2% - 4%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Correlation between insurance claim shortfall and collateral value
 
80%
Interest rate derivative contracts
 
$
2

 
Market comparable adjusted for probability to fund and, where applicable, discounted cash flows
 
Probability to fund for rate lock commitments
 
3% - 99%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Likelihood of transaction being executed
 
75% - 100%
Foreign exchange derivative contracts(1)
 
$
(1
)
 
Option pricing model
 
Implied volatility of currency pairs
 
8% - 12%
Equity derivative contracts(1)
 
$
(52
)
 
Option pricing model
 
Equity / Equity Index volatility
 
7% - 44%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity / Equity and Equity / Index correlation
 
42% - 79%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity dividend yields
 
0% - 7%
Credit derivative contracts
 
$
52

 
Option pricing model and, where applicable, discounted cash flows
 
Credit default swap spreads
 
102bps - 118bps
Other derivative contracts
 
$
(35
)
 
Discounted cash flows
 
Conversion rate
 
1.6 times
 
 
 
 
 
 
Expected duration
 
2 - 3 years
Other asset-backed securities available-for-sale
 
$
107

 
Discounted cash flows
 
Market assumptions related to yields for comparable instruments
 
1% - 3%
Other assets
 
$
4

 
Discounted cash flows
 
Client transfer rates based on rating
 
50% - 95%
Domestic deposits
(structured deposits)(1)(2)
 
$
(925
)
 
Option adjusted discounted cash flows
 
Implied volatility of currency pairs
 
8% - 12%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity / Equity Index volatility
 
7% - 37%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity / Equity and Equity / Index correlation
 
42% - 49%
Long-term debt (structured notes)(1)(2)
 
$
(412
)
 
Option adjusted discounted cash flows
 
Implied volatility of currency pairs
 
8% - 12%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity / Equity Index volatility
 
7% - 42%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity / Equity and Equity / Index correlation
 
45% - 79%
 
(1) 
We are the client-facing entity and we enter into identical but opposite derivatives to transfer the resultant risks to our affiliates. With the exception of counterparty credit risks, we are market neutral. The corresponding intra-group derivatives are presented as equity derivatives and foreign exchange derivatives in the table.
(2) 
Structured deposits and structured notes contain embedded derivative features whose fair value measurements contain significant Level 3 inputs.
Significant Unobservable Inputs for Recurring Fair Value Measurements
Collateralized debt obligations ("CDOs"), residential mortgage asset-backed securities and student loan asset-backed securities
Prepayment rate - The rate at which borrowers pay off the loans early. The prepayment rate is affected by a number of factors including location of the collateral, interest rate type of the loan, borrowers' credit and sensitivity to interest rate movement. The weighted average prepayment rates of our CDOs, residential mortgage asset-backed securities and student loan asset-backed securities was 0.4 percent, 5 percent and 8 percent, respectively, at June 30, 2019.
Default rate - Annualized percentage of default rate over a group of collateral such as residential or commercial mortgage loans. The default rate and loss severity rate are positively correlated. The weighted average default rates of our CDOs, residential mortgage asset-backed securities and student loan asset-backed securities was 0.9 percent, 5 percent and 0.8 percent, respectively, at June 30, 2019.
Loss severity rate - The loss severity rate is the percentage of total lifetime losses (both interest and principal) as a percentage of principal balance measured at default date. The weighted average loss severity rates of our CDOs, residential mortgage asset-backed securities and student loan asset-backed securities was 93 percent, 65 percent and 36 percent, respectively, at June 30, 2019.
Discount margin - An expected return earned in addition to the index underlying (in this case the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR")) is another input into valuation of securities. The weighted average discount margins of our residential mortgage asset-backed securities and student loan asset-backed securities was 200 basis points and 122 basis points, respectively, at June 30, 2019.
Derivatives
Implied volatility - The implied volatility is a significant pricing input for freestanding or embedded options including equity, foreign currency and interest rate options. The level of volatility is a function of the nature of the underlying risk, the level of strike price and the years to maturity of the option. Depending on the underlying risk and tenure, we determine the implied volatility based on observable input where information is available. However, substantially all of the implied volatilities are derived based on historical information. The implied volatility for different foreign currency pairs is between 9 percent and 13 percent while the implied volatility for equity/equity or equity/equity index is between 7 percent and 38 percent, respectively, at June 30, 2019. Although implied foreign currency volatility and equity volatility appear to be widely distributed at the portfolio level, the deviation of implied volatility on a trade-by-trade basis is narrower. The average deviation of implied volatility for the foreign currency pair and at-the-money equity option are 2 percent and 6 percent, respectively, at June 30, 2019.
Correlations of a group of foreign currency or equity - Correlation measures the relative change in values among two or more variables (i.e., equity or foreign currency pair). Variables can be positively or negatively correlated. Correlation is a key input in determining the fair value of a derivative referenced to a basket of variables such as equities or foreign currencies. A majority of the correlations are not observable, but are derived based on historical data. The correlation between equity/equity and equity/equity index was between 26 percent and 79 percent at June 30, 2019.
Uncertainty of Level 3 Inputs to Fair Value Measurements
CDOs - Probability of default, prepayment speed and loss severity rate are significant unobservable inputs. A significant increase (decrease) in these inputs would have resulted in a lower (higher) fair value measurement of the CDOs. Generally, a change in assumption for default probability would have been accompanied by a directionally similar change in loss severity, and a directionally opposite change in prepayment speed.
Residential mortgage and student loan asset-backed securities - Probability of default, prepayment speed, loss severity rate and discount margin are significant unobservable inputs. A significant increase (decrease) in these inputs would have resulted in a lower (higher) fair value measurement of the securities. Generally, a change in assumption for default probability would have been accompanied by a directionally similar change in loss severity, and a directionally opposite change in prepayment speed.
Corporate and domestic debt securities - The fair value measurement of certain corporate debt securities is affected by the fair value of the underlying portfolios of investments used as collateral and the make-whole guarantee provided by third party guarantors. The probability that the collateral fair value declines below the collateral call threshold concurrent with the guarantors' failure to perform its make whole obligation is unobservable. Generally, an increase (decrease) in the probability the collateral value falls below the collateral call threshold would have been accompanied by a directionally similar change in default probability of the guarantor.
Credit derivatives - Correlation of default among a basket of reference credit names is a significant unobservable input if the credit attributes of the portfolio are not within the parameters of relevant standardized CDS indices. A significant increase (decrease) in the default correlation would have resulted in a lower (higher) fair value measurement of the credit derivative. Generally, a change in assumption for default correlation would have been accompanied by a directionally similar change in default probability and loss rates of other credit names in the basket. For certain credit derivatives, the credit spreads of credit default swap contracts insuring asset backed securities is a significant unobservable input. A significant increase (decrease) in the credit spreads would have resulted in a lower (higher) fair value measurement of the credit derivative.
Equity and foreign exchange derivatives - The fair value measurement of a structured equity or foreign exchange derivative is primarily affected by the implied volatility of the underlying equity price or exchange rate of the paired foreign currencies. The implied volatility is not observable. A significant increase (decrease) in the implied volatility would have resulted in a higher (lower) fair value of a long position in the derivative contract.
Other derivatives - The fair value of the swap agreements we entered into in conjunction with the sales of Visa Class B Shares is dependent upon the final resolution of the related litigation. Significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement include estimated changes in the conversion rate of Visa Class B Shares into Visa Class A Shares and the expected timing of the final resolution. An increase (decrease) in the loss estimate or in the timing of the resolution of the related litigation would have resulted in a higher (lower) fair value measurement of the derivative.
Other asset-backed securities available-for-sale - The fair value measurement of certain asset-backed securities is primarily affected by estimated yields which are determined based on current market yields of comparable instruments adjusted for market liquidity. An increase (decrease) in the yields would have resulted in a decrease (increase) in the fair value measurement of the securities.
Other assets - The fair value of the contingent consideration receivable associated with the sale of a portion of our PB business is dependent upon the clients' decisions to transfer their accounts to UBS Wealth Management Americas ("UBS"), the timing and amounts of client assets transferred and the acceptance of the client assets by UBS which are significant unobservable inputs. An increase (decrease) in the client transfer rate would have resulted in a higher (lower) fair value measurement of the receivable.
Significant Transfers Into and Out of Level 3 Measurements During the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, we transferred $42 million and $103 million, respectively, of domestic deposits and $39 million and $47 million, respectively, of long-term debt, which we have elected to carry at fair value, from Level 3 to Level 2 as a result of the embedded derivative no longer being unobservable as the derivative option is closer to maturity and there is more observability in short term volatility.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, we transferred $93 million and $127 million, respectively, of domestic deposits and $31 million and $75 million, respectively, of long-term debt, which we have elected to carry at fair value, from Level 3 to Level 2 as a result of the embedded derivative no longer being unobservable as the derivative option is closer in maturity and there is more observability in short term volatility. Additionally, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, we transferred $10 million and $13 million, respectively, of domestic deposits, which we have elected to carry at fair value, from Level 2 to Level 3 as a result of a change in the observability of underlying instruments that resulted in the embedded derivative being unobservable.
Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis  Certain financial and non-financial assets are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and therefore, are not included in the tables above. These assets include (a) loans classified as held for sale reported at the lower of amortized cost or fair value and (b) impaired loans or assets that are written down to fair value based on the valuation of underlying collateral during the period. These instruments are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustment in certain circumstances (e.g., impairment). The following table presents the fair value hierarchy level within which the fair value of the financial and non-financial assets has been recorded at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. The gains (losses) during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 are also included.
 
Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements
at June 30, 2019
 
Total Gains (Losses)
For the Three
Months Ended
June 30, 2019
 
Total Gains (Losses)
For the Six
Months Ended
June 31, 2019
  
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
(in millions)
Residential mortgage loans held for sale(1)
$

 
$
6

 
$

 
$
6

 
$

 
$

Consumer loans(2)

 
11

 

 
11

 
(2
)
 
(4
)
Impaired commercial loans(3)

 

 
30

 
30

 

 
(1
)
Real estate owned(4)

 
5

 

 
5

 

 

Total assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis
$

 
$
22

 
$
30

 
$
52

 
$
(2
)
 
$
(5
)
 
Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements
at December 31, 2018
 
Total Gains (Losses)
For the Three
Months Ended
June 30, 2018
 
Total Gains (Losses)
For the Six
Months Ended
June 31, 2018
  
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
(in millions)
Consumer loans(2)
$

 
$
15

 
$

 
$
15

 
$
(1
)
 
$
(2
)
Commercial loans held for sale(5)

 
36

 

 
36

 

 
3

Impaired commercial loans(3)

 

 
37

 
37

 
46

 
101

Real estate owned(4)

 
7

 

 
7

 
1

 
2

Total assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis
$

 
$
58

 
$
37

 
$
95

 
$
46

 
$
104

 

(1) 
At June 30, 2019, the fair value of the loans held for sale was below cost.
(2) 
Represents residential mortgage loans held for investment whose carrying amount was reduced during the periods presented based on the fair value of the underlying collateral.
(3) 
Certain commercial loans have undergone troubled debt restructurings and are considered impaired. As a matter of practical expedient, we measure the credit impairment of a collateral-dependent loan based on the fair value of the collateral asset. The collateral often involves real estate properties that are illiquid due to market conditions. As a result, these loans are classified as a Level 3 fair value measurement within the fair value hierarchy.
(4) 
Real estate owned is required to be reported on the balance sheet net of transactions costs. The real estate owned amounts in the table above reflect the fair value unadjusted for transaction costs.
(5) 
At December 31, 2018, the fair value of the loans held for sale was below cost.
The following tables present quantitative information about non-recurring fair value measurements of assets and liabilities classified with Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018:
At June 30, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial Instrument Type
 
Fair Value (in millions)
 
Valuation Technique(s)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
Range of Inputs
Impaired commercial loans
 
$
30

 
Valuation of third party appraisal
on underlying collateral
 
Loss severity rates
 
0% - 65%
At December 31, 2018
Financial Instrument Type
 
Fair Value (in millions)
 
Valuation Technique(s)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
Range of Inputs
Impaired commercial loans
 
$
37

 
Valuation of third party appraisal
on underlying collateral
 
Loss severity rates
 
13% - 100%

Significant Unobservable Inputs for Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The weighted average severity rate for impaired commercial loans was approximately 48 percent at June 30, 2019. These severity rates are primarily impacted by the value of the underlying collateral securing the loans.
Valuation Techniques  
Following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities recorded at fair value.
Securities purchased and sold under resale and repurchase agreements designated under FVO - We elected to apply FVO accounting to certain securities purchased and sold under resale and repurchase agreements at fair value. The fair value of these resale and repurchase agreements is determined using market rates currently offered on comparable transactions with similar underlying collateral and maturities.
Consumer loans held for sale – Consumer loans held for sale are recorded at the lower of amortized cost or fair value. The fair value estimates of consumer loans held for sale are determined primarily using observed market prices of instruments with similar characteristics. Adjustments are made to reflect differences in collateral location, loan-to-value ratio, FICO scores, vintage year, default rates, the completeness of the loan documentation and other risk characteristics. Where observable market parameters are not available, fair value is determined using the discounted cash flow method using assumptions consistent with those which would be used by market participants in valuing such loans, including estimates of prepayment rates, default rates, loss severities and market rates of return. We also may hold discussions on value directly with potential investors.
Commercial loans held for sale - Commercial loans held for sale (that are not designated under FVO as discussed below) are recorded at the lower of amortized cost or fair value. The fair value estimates of commercial loans held for sale are determined primarily using observable market pricing obtained from independent sources, relevant broker quotes or observed market prices of instruments with similar characteristics. We also may hold discussions on value directly with potential investors.
Commercial loans held for sale designated under FVO – We elected to apply FVO accounting to certain commercial loans held for sale at fair value. Where available, fair value is based on observable market pricing obtained from independent sources, relevant broker quotes or observed market prices of instruments with similar characteristics. Where observable market parameters are not available, fair value is determined based on contractual cash flows adjusted for estimates of prepayment rates, expected default rates and loss severity discounted at management's estimate of the expected rate of return required by market participants. We also consider loan-specific risk mitigating factors such as collateral arrangements in determining the fair value estimate.
Commercial impaired loans – Generally represents collateral dependent commercial loans with fair value determined based on pricing quotes obtained from an independent third party appraisal.
Precious metals trading - Precious metals trading primarily includes physical inventory which is valued using spot prices.
 Securities - Where available, debt and equity securities are valued based on quoted market prices. If a quoted market price for the identical security is not available, the security is valued based on quotes from similar securities, where possible. For certain securities, internally developed valuation models are used to determine fair values or validate quotes obtained from pricing services. The following summarizes the valuation methodology used for our major security classes:
U.S. Treasury, U.S. Government agency issued or guaranteed and obligations of U.S. state and political subdivisions – As these securities transact in an active market, fair value measurements are based on quoted prices for the identical security or quoted prices for similar securities with adjustments as necessary made using observable inputs which are market corroborated.
U.S. Government sponsored enterprises – For government sponsored mortgage-backed securities which transact in an active market, fair value measurements are based on quoted prices for the identical security or quoted prices for similar securities with adjustments as necessary made using observable inputs which are market corroborated. For government sponsored mortgage-backed securities which do not transact in an active market, fair value is determined primarily based on pricing information obtained from pricing services and is verified by internal review processes.
Asset-backed securities, including CDOs – Fair value is primarily determined based on pricing information obtained from independent pricing services adjusted for the characteristics and the performance of the underlying collateral.
Other domestic debt and foreign debt securities (corporate and government) - For non-callable corporate securities, a credit spread scale is created for each issuer. These spreads are then added to the equivalent maturity U.S. Treasury yield to determine current pricing. Credit spreads are obtained from the new market, secondary trading levels and dealer quotes. For securities with early redemption features, an option adjusted spread model is incorporated to adjust the spreads determined above. Additionally, we survey the broker/dealer community to obtain relevant trade data including benchmark quotes and updated spreads.
Equity securities – Fair value measurements are determined based on quoted prices for the identical security. Certain equity securities represent investments in private equity funds that help us comply with the Community Reinvestment Act. The fair value of these investments are estimated using the net asset value per share as calculated by the fund managers. Distributions will be received from the funds as the underlying assets are liquidated. While the funds do not allow us to redeem our investments, we are permitted to sell or transfer our investments subject to the approval of the fund manager. Unfunded commitments associated with these investments totaled $67 million and $72 million at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
The following tables provide additional information relating to our asset-backed securities, including certain CDOs, at June 30, 2019:
Trading asset-backed securities:
Rating of Securities:(1)
Collateral Type:
Level 3
 
Total
 
 
(in millions)
AAA - A
Collateralized debt obligations
$
54

 
$
54

 
Student loans
90

 
90

 
Total AAA -A
144

 
144

BBB - B
Collateralized debt obligations
32

 
32

CCC - Unrated
Residential mortgages - Subprime
16

 
16

 
 
$
192

 
$
192

Available-for-sale asset-backed securities:
Rating of Securities:(1)
Collateral Type:
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
 
(in millions)
AAA - A
Home equity - Alt A
$
36

 
$

 
$
36

 
Other

 
53

 
53

 
Total AAA -A
36

 
53

 
89

BBB -B
Other

 
60

 
60

 
 
$
36

 
$
113

 
$
149

 
(1)  
We utilize Standard and Poor's ("S&P") as the primary source of credit ratings in the tables above. If S&P ratings are not available, ratings by Moody's and Fitch are used in that order. Ratings for CDOs represent the ratings associated with the underlying collateral.
Derivatives – Derivatives are recorded at fair value. Asset and liability positions in individual derivatives that are covered by legally enforceable master netting agreements, including receivables (payables) for cash collateral posted (received), are offset and presented net in accordance with accounting principles which allow the offsetting of amounts.
Derivatives traded on an exchange are valued using quoted prices. OTC derivatives, which comprise a majority of derivative contract positions, are valued using valuation techniques. The fair value for the majority of our derivative instruments are determined based on internally developed models that utilize independently corroborated market parameters, including interest rate yield curves, option volatilities, and currency rates. For complex or long-dated derivative products where market data is not available, fair value may be affected by the underlying assumptions about, among other things, the timing of cash flows, expected exposure, probability of default and recovery rates. The fair values of certain structured derivative products are sensitive to unobservable inputs such as default correlations of the referenced credit and volatilities of embedded options. These estimates are susceptible to significant change in future periods as market conditions change.
We use the OIS curves as the base discounting curve for measuring the fair value of all derivatives, both collateralized and uncollateralized, and apply a FFVA to reflect the estimated present value of the future market funding cost or benefit associated with funding uncollateralized derivative exposure at rates other than the OIS rate. The FFVA is calculated by applying future market funding spreads to the expected future funding exposure of any uncollateralized component of the OTC derivative portfolio. The expected future funding exposure is calculated by a simulation methodology, where available, and is adjusted for events that may terminate the exposure, such as the default of HUSI or the counterparty.
Significant inputs related to derivative classes are broken down as follows:
Credit Derivatives – Use credit default curves and recovery rates which are generally provided by broker quotes and various pricing services. Certain credit derivatives may also use correlation inputs in their model valuation.
Interest Rate Derivatives – Swaps use interest rate curves based on currency that are actively quoted by brokers and other pricing services. Options will also use volatility inputs which are also quoted in the broker market.
Foreign Exchange ("FX") Derivatives – FX transactions, to the extent possible, use spot and forward FX rates which are quoted in the broker market. Where applicable, we also use implied volatility of currency pairs as inputs.
Equity Derivatives – Use listed equity security pricing and implied volatilities from equity traded options position.
Precious Metal Derivatives – Use spot and forward metal rates which are quoted in the broker market.
As discussed earlier, we make fair value adjustments to model valuations in order to ensure that those values represent appropriate estimates of fair value. These adjustments, which are applied consistently over time, are generally required to reflect factors such as bid-ask spreads and counterparty credit risk that can affect prices in arms-length transactions with unrelated third parties. Such adjustments are based on management judgment and may not be observable.
We estimate the counterparty credit risk for financial assets and our own credit standing for financial liabilities (the "credit valuation adjustments") in determining the fair value measurement. For derivative instruments, we calculate the credit valuation adjustment by applying the probability of default of the counterparty to the expected exposure, and multiplying the result by the expected loss given default. We also take into consideration the risk mitigating factors including collateral agreements and master netting agreements in determining credit valuation adjustments. We estimate the implied probability of default based on the credit spread of the specific counterparty observed in the credit default swap market. Where credit default spread of the counterparty is not available, we use the credit default spread of a specific proxy (e.g., the credit default swap spread of the counterparty's parent) or a proxy based on credit default swaps referencing to credit names of similar credit standing.
Real estate owned - Fair value is determined based on third party appraisals obtained at the time we take title to the property and, if less than the carrying amount of the loan, the carrying amount of the loan is adjusted to the fair value. The carrying amount of the property is further reduced, if necessary, at least every 90 days to reflect observable local market data, including local area sales data.
Structured notes and deposits designated under FVO – Structured notes and deposits are hybrid instruments containing embedded derivatives and are elected to be measured at fair value in their entirety under FVO accounting principles. The valuation of hybrid instruments is predominantly driven by the derivative features embedded within the instruments and our own credit risk. The valuation of embedded derivatives may include significant unobservable inputs such as correlation of the referenced credit names or volatility of the embedded option. Cash flows of the funded notes and deposits in their entirety, including the embedded derivatives, are discounted at the relevant interest rates for the duration of the instrument adjusted for our own credit spreads. The credit spreads so applied are determined with reference to our own debt issuance rates observed in primary and secondary markets, internal funding rates, and the structured note rates in recent executions.
Long-term debt designated under FVO – We elected to apply FVO accounting to certain of our own debt issuances for which fair value hedge accounting otherwise would have been applied. These own debt issuances elected under FVO are traded in secondary markets and, as such, the fair value is determined based on observed prices for the specific instrument. The observed market price of these instruments reflects the effect of our own credit spreads. The credit spreads applied to these instruments were derived from the spreads at the measurement date.
Additional Disclosures About the Fair Value of Financial Instruments that are Not Carried at Fair Value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet The fair value estimates set forth below are made solely to comply with disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes included in this report.
The carrying amount of certain financial instruments recorded at cost on the consolidated balance sheet is considered to approximate fair value because they are short-term in nature, bear interest rates that approximate market rates, and generally have negligible credit risk. These items include cash and due from banks, interest bearing deposits with banks, customer acceptance assets and liabilities, federal funds sold and purchased, certain securities purchased and sold under resale and repurchase agreements, deposits with no stated maturity (e.g., demand, savings and certain money market deposits), short-term borrowings and dividends payable.
The following table summarizes the carrying value and estimated fair value of our financial instruments, excluding financial instruments that are carried at fair value on a recurring basis, at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 and their classification within the fair value hierarchy:
June 30, 2019
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
(in millions)
Financial assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term financial assets
$
12,963

 
$
12,963

 
$
1,196

 
$
11,736

 
$
31

Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell
5,289

 
5,289

 

 
5,289

 

Securities held-to-maturity
13,927

 
14,011

 

 
14,011

 

Commercial loans, net of allowance for credit losses
52,226

 
54,350

 

 

 
54,350

Commercial loans held for sale
23

 
23

 

 
23

 

Consumer loans, net of allowance for credit losses
19,639

 
19,260

 

 

 
19,260

Consumer loans held for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgages
40

 
41

 

 
40

 
1

Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term financial liabilities
$
8,458

 
$
8,475

 
$

 
$
8,444

 
$
31

Deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Without fixed maturities
91,305

 
91,305

 

 
91,305

 

Fixed maturities
17,201

 
17,096

 

 
17,096

 

Long-term debt
18,870

 
19,185

 

 
19,185

 

December 31, 2018
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
(in millions)
Financial assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term financial assets
$
17,237

 
$
17,237

 
$
1,514

 
$
15,700

 
$
23

Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell
10,168

 
10,168

 

 
10,168

 

Securities held-to-maturity
14,670

 
14,443

 

 
14,443

 

Commercial loans, net of allowance for credit losses
48,884

 
50,671

 

 

 
50,671

Commercial loans held for sale
285

 
285

 

 
285

 

Consumer loans, net of allowance for credit losses
19,553

 
18,878

 

 

 
18,878

Consumer loans held for sale:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Residential mortgages
65

 
65

 

 
65

 

Other consumer
53

 
53

 

 

 
53

Financial liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term financial liabilities
$
3,643

 
$
3,649

 
$

 
$
3,626

 
$
23

Deposits:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Without fixed maturities
91,794

 
91,794

 

 
91,794

 

Fixed maturities
10,996

 
10,933

 

 
10,933

 

Deposits held for sale
10

 
10

 

 
10

 

Long-term debt
19,379

 
19,688

 

 
19,688

 


Lending-related commitments - The fair value of loan commitments, revolving credit facilities and standby letters of credit are not included in the table. The majority of the lending-related commitments are not carried at fair value on a recurring basis nor are they actively traded. These instruments generate fees, which approximate those currently charged to originate similar commitments, which are recognized over the term of the commitment period. Deferred fees on loan commitments, revolving credit facilities and standby letters of credit totaled $157 million and $165 million at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.