External business of banks and building societies operating in the UK
3rd Quarter 2009

4 December 2009

External liabilities of banks and building societies operating in the UK fell by $86.9 billion during Q3 2009. The largest fall in deposits was reported by Offshore Centres, driven by the Bahamas, Jersey and the Cayman Islands. Liabilities to Developed Countries also decreased, driven by Germany and Japan. Liabilities to Developing Countries also fell, driven by a fall in deposits from Qatar.

During Q3 2009, external claims of banks and building societies operating in the UK fell by $136.8 billion. The largest fall in claims was reported on Developed Countries, driven by Switzerland, Germany and Spain. Claims on Offshore Centres increased, more than accounted for by increases reported against West Indies UK and the Cayman Islands. Claims on Developing Countries decreased, more than accounted for by a fall in claims on Russia.


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 and building societies 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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Notes to Editors

Notes and definitions for external business
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