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External business of banks operating in the UK
2nd Quarter 2008

5 September 2008

External liabilities of banks operating in the UK fell by $689.3 billion during Q2 2008. Liabilities to Developed countries drove the movement, with large decreases in deposits from Switzerland and the United States. Liabilities to Offshore Centres also fell, driven by the Cayman Islands and the Bahamas. Liabilities to Developing countries decreased for the second consecutive quarter.

During Q2 2008, external claims of banks operating in the UK fell by $556.4 billion. Decreases in claims were reported against Developed countries driven by the United States, with large falls also reported against Switzerland, Japan, the Netherlands and Germany. Claims on Offshore Centres and Developing countries also fell, with the Cayman Islands and China having the largest falls in each region respectively.



Regional breakdown of external claims and liabilities


This is a 16k graphic chart of external liabilities outstanding analysed by area This is a 15k graphic chart external claims outstanding analysed by area

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Tables

Table A - Regional breakdown of external claims and liabilities of banks operating in the UK

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Table B - Analysis of changes vis-a-vis Developed countries
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Table C - Analysis of changes vis-a-vis Offshore Centres
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Table D - Analysis of changes vis-a-vis Developing countries
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Table E - Exchange rate adjusted changes (formerly Table A)
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Table F - Analysis by country (formerly Table C)
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Table G - Analysis by currency and sector (formerly Table D)
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Revisions

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Revisions to Table G (14k)

Notes to Editors

Notes and definitions for external business
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