Notes to the consolidated income statement and consolidated balance sheet

1 Interest income

in CHF 1,000

01.01.– 30.06.2024

01.01.– 30.06.2023

Variance absolute

Variance in %

Discount income

3,858

3,577

281

7.9

Loan commissions with the character of interest

436

183

253

138.3

Interest income from banks

29,990

29,871

119

0.4

Interest income from customers

83,741

73,672

10,069

13.7

Interest income from financial instruments measured at amortised cost

22,145

17,598

4,547

25.8

Interest income from financial liabilities

8

0

8

n.a.

Total interest income from financial instruments at amortised cost

140,178

124,901

15,277

12.2

Interest-rate instruments

170

78

92

117.9

Trading derivatives (forward points)

22,438

25,214

–2,776

–11.0

Hedge accounting

–6

38

–44

–115.8

Total other interest income

22,602

25,330

–2,728

–10.8

Total interest income

162,780

150,231

12,549

8.4

Interest expenses on amounts due to banks

571

140

431

307.9

Interest expenses on amounts due to customers

108,392

76,776

31,616

41.2

Interest expenses on medium-term notes

240

193

47

24.4

Interest expenses on debentures issued

876

876

0

0.0

Interest expenses from financial assets

7

57

–50

–87.7

Interest expenses on right-of-use assets

145

100

45

45.0

Total interest expenses using the effective interest method

110,231

78,142

32,089

41.1

Total net interest income

52,549

72,089

–19,540

–27.1

Fair-value hedges

Movements arising from hedges

–216

1

–217

n.a.

Micro fair-value hedges

–216

1

–217

n.a.

Movements in underlying transactions

210

37

173

467.6

Micro fair-value hedges

210

37

173

467.6

Total hedge accounting

–6

38

–44

–115.8

2 Income from commission business and services

in CHF 1,000

01.01.– 30.06.2024

01.01.– 30.06.2023

Variance absolute

Variance in %

Commission income from credit business

524

396

128

32.3

Asset management and investment business

30,165

31,090

–925

–3.0

Brokerage fees

14,561

12,553

2,008

16.0

Securities account fees

8,913

9,073

–160

–1.8

Fund management fees1

16,020

28,321

–12,301

–43.4

Fiduciary commissions

1,431

1,075

356

33.1

Other commission and service income

8,056

9,046

–990

–10.9

Total income from commission business and services

79,670

91,554

–11,884

–13.0

Brokerage expenses

650

650

0

0.0

Other commission and services-related expenses1

10,764

21,136

–10,372

–49.1

Total expenses from commission business and services

11,414

21,786

–10,372

–47.6

Total net income from commission business and services

68,256

69,768

–1,512

–2.2

The following table shows which components are included within the earnings position “asset management and investment business“.

Fees for securities settlement

4,776

4,471

305

6.8

Administration commissions

16,041

16,931

–890

–5.3

Management fees

4,089

4,475

–386

–8.6

Brokerage fees

8,701

8,961

–260

–2.9

Securities account fees

1,663

1,783

–120

–6.7

Administration fees

1,588

1,712

–124

–7.2

All-in fees

8,275

8,029

246

3.1

Miscellaneous fees

1,073

1,659

–586

–35.3

Asset management and investment business

30,165

31,090

–925

–3.0

1As of 1 January 2024, fees are paid directly to the beneficiaries and are no longer processed via the accounts with the fund companies. In comparison to previous years, this leads to a reduction in both the income and the corresponding expenses.

3 Income from trading activities

in CHF 1,000

01.01.– 30.06.2024

01.01.– 30.06.2023

Variance absolute

Variance in %

Securities trading1

–183

–1,026

843

82.2

Interest income from trading portfolios

0

0

0

n.a.

Foreign currency

37,407

39,354

–1,947

–4.9

Banknotes, precious metals and other

791

337

454

134.7

Total income from trading activities

38,015

38,665

–650

–1.7

1The results from derivatives for the purposes of risk minimisation (other than interest-rate derivatives) are included in this item.

4 Income from financial instruments

in CHF 1,000

01.01.– 30.06.2024

01.01.– 30.06.2023

Variance absolute

Variance in %

Income from financial instruments at fair value

3,327

5,310

–1,983

–37.3

Income from financial instruments at amortised cost

195

0

195

n.a.

Total income from financial instruments

3,522

5,310

–1,788

–33.7

Income from financial instruments at fair value

Income from FVTPL assets

–3,473

–584

–2,889

–494.7

Interest income from FVTPL financial instruments

–39

176

–215

–122.2

Dividend income from FVTPL financial instruments

1,272

456

816

178.9

Dividend income from FVTOCI financial instruments

5,567

5,262

305

5.8

thereof from FVTOCI financial instruments sold

19

0

19

n.a.

Income from FVTPL liabilities

0

0

0

n.a.

Total

3,327

5,310

–1,983

–37.3

Income from financial instruments at amortised cost

Realised gains/losses on financial instruments at amortised cost

195

0

195

n.a.

Total

195

0

195

n.a.

5 Other income

in CHF 1,000

01.01.– 30.06.2024

01.01.– 30.06.2023

Variance absolute

Variance in %

Income from real estate

14

99

–85

–85.9

Income from joint venture companies

0

0

0

n.a.

Miscellaneous other income1

291

2,354

–2,063

–87.6

Total other income

305

2,453

–2,148

–87.6

1Includes in 2023 CHF 2.4 million from early termination of a lease liability.

6 Personnel expenses

in CHF 1,000

01.01.– 30.06.2024

01.01.– 30.06.2023

Variance absolute

Variance in %

Salaries and wages

73,038

76,571

–3,533

–4.6

Social contributions required by law

6,049

6,371

–322

–5.1

Contributions to pension plans / defined-benefit plans

4,924

4,486

438

9.8

Contributions to pension plans / defined-contribution plans

1,374

1,531

–157

–10.3

Other personnel expenses

1,746

2,732

–986

–36.1

Capitalised personnel expenses1

–1,424

–1,843

419

22.7

Total personnel expenses

85,707

89,848

–4,141

–4.6

1In accordance with IAS 38, a portion of internally generated intangible assets such as software is capitalised. The amount that can be capitalised is reduced accordingly in personnel expenses.

7 General and administrative expenses

in CHF 1,000

01.01.– 30.06.2024

01.01.– 30.06.2023

Variance absolute

Variance in %

Occupancy expenses

1,806

2,116

–310

–14.7

Insurance

550

631

–81

–12.8

Professional fees

8,625

8,487

138

1.6

Financial information procurement

4,546

4,604

–58

–1.3

Telecommunication and postage

758

725

33

4.6

IT systems

16,561

16,693

–132

–0.8

Marketing and public relations

2,291

2,258

33

1.5

Capital taxes

441

414

27

6.5

Other general and administrative expenses

8,134

4,985

3,149

63.2

Total general and administrative expenses

43,712

40,913

2,799

6.8

8 Depreciation of property, equipment and intangible assets

in CHF 1,000

01.01.– 30.06.2024

01.01.– 30.06.2023

Variance absolute

Variance in %

Depreciation and amortisation of property and equipment

6,873

7,219

–346

–4.8

Depreciation and amortisation of intangible assets1

11,812

15,034

–3,222

–21.4

Total depreciation and amortisation

18,685

22,253

–3,568

–16.0

1In the first half of 2024 CHF 4.1 million less depreciation due to adjusted estimated useful life (see accounting policies and notes).

9 Valuation allowances, provisions and losses

in CHF 1,000

01.01.– 30.06.2024

01.01.– 30.06.2023

Variance absolute

Variance in %

Decrease/increase credit allowances1

89

4,540

–4,451

–98.0

Legal and litigation risks

400

100

300

300.0

Other provisions and losses1

229

594

–365

–61.4

Total valuation allowances, provisions and losses

718

5,234

–4,516

–86.3

1Including currency effects.

10 Taxes on income

in CHF 1,000

01.01.– 30.06.2024

01.01.– 30.06.2023

Variance absolute

Variance in %

Current taxes

4,639

4,958

–319

–6.4

Deferred taxes

–2,320

–387

–1,933

–499.5

Total taxes on income

2,319

4,571

–2,252

–49.3

11 Earnings per share

30.06.2024

30.06.2023

Consolidated earnings per share of VP Bank Ltd, Vaduz

Group net income (in CHF 1,000)1

11,506

25,466

Weighted average of registered shares A issued

6,015,000

6,015,000

Weighted average of registered shares B issued

6,004,167

6,004,167

Less weighted average number of treasury shares A

402,068

442,633

Less weighted average number of treasury shares B

352,455

350,726

Weighted average number of registered shares A (undiluted)

5,612,932

5,572,367

Weighted average number of registered shares B (undiluted)

5,651,712

5,653,441

Total weighted average number of shares (registered shares A)

6,178,103

6,137,711

Undiluted consolidated earnings per registered share A (in CHF)

1.86

4.15

Undiluted consolidated earnings per registered share B (in CHF)

0.19

0.41

Diluted consolidated earnings per share of VP Bank Ltd, Vaduz

Group net income (in CHF 1,000)1

11,506

25,466

Dilution effect number of registered shares A2

25,484

36,336

Number of shares used to compute the fully diluted consolidated net income

6,203,587

6,174,047

Diluted consolidated earnings per registered share A (in CHF)

1.85

4.12

Diluted consolidated earnings per registered share B (in CHF)

0.19

0.41

1On the basis of Group profits attributable to the shareholders of VP Bank Ltd, Vaduz.

2The dilutive effect results from outstanding management participation plans.

12 Debentures, VP Bank Ltd, Vaduz

in CHF 1,000

Year of issue

ISIN

Interest rate in %

Currency

Maturity

Nominal amount

Total 30.06.2024

Total 31.12.2023

2015

CH0262888941

0.875

CHF

07.10.2024

100,000

100,015

100,043

2019

CH0461238880

0.6

CHF

29.11.2029

155,000

154,986

154,985

Total

255,000

255,001

255,028

Debt securities issued are recorded at fair value plus transaction costs upon initial recognition. Fair value corresponds to the consideration received. Subsequently, they are remeasured at amortised cost. In this process, the effective interest method (0.82 per cent debenture 2024; 0.60 per cent debenture 2029) is applied in order to amortise the difference between the issuance price and redemption value over the duration of the debentures.

13 Share capital

30.06.2024

31.12.2023

No. of shares

Nominal CHF

No. of shares

Nominal CHF

Registered shares A of CHF 10.00 nominal value

6,015,000

60,150,000

6,015,000

60,150,000

Registered shares B of CHF 1.00 nominal value

6,004,167

6,004,167

6,004,167

6,004,167

Total share capital

66,154,167

66,154,167

All shares are fully paid up.

14 Treasury shares

30.06.2024

31.12.2023

No. of shares

in CHF 1,000

No. of shares

in CHF 1,000

Registered shares A at the beginning of the financial year

416,615

43,755

454,784

47,763

Purchases

0

0

2

0

Sales

–36,651

–3,850

–38,171

–4,008

Balance of registered shares A as of balance sheet date

379,964

39,905

416,615

43,755

Registered shares B at the beginning of the financial year

352,169

5,469

350,769

5,457

Purchases

1,000

8

1,500

13

Sales

0

0

–100

–1

Balance of registered shares B as of balance sheet date

353,169

5,477

352,169

5,469

15 Dividend

30.06.2024

31.12.2023

Approved and paid dividend of VP Bank Ltd, Vaduz

Dividend (in CHF 1,000) for the financial year 2023 (2022)

33,077

33,077

Dividend per registered share A

5.00

5.00

Dividend per registered share B

0.50

0.50

Payout ratio (in %)1

69.5

76.1

1Dividend per registered share A / Group net income per registered share A.

16 Financial instruments
Fair value of financial instruments

The following table shows the fair values of financial instruments based on the valuation methods and assumptions set out below. This table is presented because not all financial instruments are disclosed at their fair values in the consolidated financial statements. The fair value equates to the price at the date of measurement which could be realised from the sale of the asset, or which must be settled for the transfer of the liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants.

in CHF million

Carrying value 30.06.2024

Fair value 30.06.2024

Variance

Carrying value 31.12.2023

Fair value 31.12.2023

Variance

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

1,770

1,770

0

1,611

1,611

0

Receivables arising from money market papers

167

167

0

171

171

0

Due from banks

1,107

1,108

1

1,354

1,354

0

Due from customers

5,752

5,796

44

5,468

5,499

31

Trading portfolios

0

0

0

0

0

0

Derivative financial instruments

29

29

0

42

42

0

Financial instruments at fair value

190

190

0

183

183

0

of which designated on initial recognition

0

0

0

0

0

0

of which mandatory under IFRS 9

53

53

0

53

53

0

of which recognised in other comprehensive income with no effect on net income

137

137

0

129

129

0

Financial instruments at amortised cost

2,382

2,294

–88

2,372

2,290

–82

Subtotal

–43

–51

Liabilities

Due to banks

381

381

0

293

293

0

Due to customers

9,706

9,635

71

9,505

9,442

63

Derivative financial instruments

22

22

0

104

104

0

Medium-term notes

52

52

0

53

53

0

Debentures issued

255

244

11

255

243

12

Subtotal

82

75

Total variance

39

24

The following valuation methods are used to determine the fair value of on-balance-sheet financial instruments:

Cash and cash equivalents, money market papers

For the balance sheet items “Cash and cash equivalents” and “Receivables arising from money market papers”, which do not have a published market value on a recognised stock exchange or on a representative market, the fair value corresponds to the amount payable at the balance sheet date.

Due from/to banks and customers, medium-term notes, bonds

In determining the fair value of amounts due from/to banks, due from/to customers (including mortgage receivables and due to customers in the form of savings and deposits), as well as of medium-term notes and bonds with a fixed maturity or a refinancing profile, the net present value method is applied (discounting of cash flows with swap rates corresponding to the respective term). For products whose interest or payment flows cannot be determined in advance, replicating portfolios are used.

Trading portfolios, trading portfolios pledged as security, financial instruments at fair value

Fair value corresponds to market value for the majority of these financial instruments. The fair value of non-exchange-listed financial instruments (in particular for structured credit notes) is determined only on the basis of external traders’ quotes or pricing models which are based on prices and interest rates in an observable, active and liquid market.

Derivative financial instruments

For the majority of the positive and negative replacement values, the fair value equates to the market value. The fair value for derivative instruments without market value is determined using uniform models. These valuation models take account of the relevant parameters such as contract specifications, the market price of the underlying security, the yield curve and volatility.

Valuation methods for financial instruments

The fair value of listed securities held in trading portfolios or as financial instruments, as well as that of listed derivatives and other financial instruments with quotes established in an active market, is determined on the basis of current market value (Level 1). Valuation methods or pricing models are used to determine the fair value of financial instruments if no direct market prices are available. If possible, the underlying assumptions are based on observed market prices or other market indicators as at the balance sheet date (Level 2). For most of the derivatives traded over the counter, as well as for other financial instruments that are not traded in an active market, fair value is determined by means of valuation methods or pricing models. Among the most frequently applied of those methods and models are discounted-cash-flow-based forward pricing and swap models, as well as options pricing models such as the Black-Scholes model or derivations thereof. The fair values arrived at on the basis of these methods and models are influenced to a significant degree by the choice of the specific valuation model and the underlying assumptions applied, for example the amounts and time sequence of future cash flows, discount rates, volatilities and/or credit risks. If neither current market prices nor valuation methods/models based on observable market data can be drawn on for the purpose of determining fair value, then valuation methods or pricing models supported by realistic assumptions derived from actual market data are used (Level 3). Level 3 principally includes investment funds, for which an obligatory net asset value is not published at least on a quarterly basis. The fair value of these positions is, as a rule, computed on the basis of external estimates by experts in relation to the level of the future payout of the fund units, or equates to the acquisition cost of the securities less any applicable valuation haircuts.

Valuation methods for financial instruments

in CHF million at fair value 30.06.2024

Quoted market prices, Level 1

Valuation methods based on market data, Level 2

Valuation methods with assumptions based on market data, Level 3

Total 30.06.2024

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

1,770

1,770

Receivables arising from money market papers

167

167

Due from banks

1,108

1,108

Due from customers

5,796

5,796

Trading portfolios

0

0

Derivative financial instruments

29

29

Financial instruments at fair value

137

53

190

Financial instruments at amortised cost

2,294

2,294

Liabilities

Due to banks

381

381

Due to customers

9,635

9,635

Derivative financial instruments

22

22

Medium-term notes

52

52

Debentures issued

244

244

There were no reclassifications in the first half of 2024.

in CHF million at fair value 31.12.2023

Quoted market prices, Level 1

Valuation methods based on market data, Level 2

Valuation methods with assumptions based on market data, Level 3

Total 31.12.2023

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

1,611

1,611

Receivables arising from money market papers

171

171

Due from banks

1,354

1,354

Due from customers

5,499

5,499

Trading portfolios

0

0

Derivative financial instruments

42

42

Financial instruments at fair value

129

49

4

183

Financial instruments at amortised cost

2,290

2,290

Liabilities

Due to banks

293

293

Due to customers

9,442

9,442

Derivative financial instruments

104

104

Medium-term notes

53

53

Debentures issued

243

243

Level 3 financial instruments

30.06.2024

31.12.2023

Balance sheet

Holdings at the beginning of the year

4.4

6.9

Investments

0.0

0.0

Disposals

–0.2

–0.1

Losses recognised in the income statement

–4.2

–2.4

Gains recognised in the income statement

0.0

0.0

Total book value at balance sheet date

0.0

4.4

Income on holdings at balance sheet date

Unrealised losses recognised in income from financial instruments

–4.2

–2.4

Unrealised losses recognised as other comprehensive income

0.0

0.0

Unrealised gains recognised in income from financial instruments

0.0

0.0

Unrealised gains recognised as other comprehensive income

0.0

0.0

No deferred day 1 profit or loss (difference between the transaction price and the fair value calculated on the transaction day) was reported for Level 3 positions as of 30 June 2024 or 31 December 2023.

Sensitivity of fair values of Level 3 financial instruments

Changes in the net asset values of investment funds lead to corresponding changes in the fair values of these financial instruments. A realistic change in the basic assumptions or estimated values has no material impact on the statement of income, other comprehensive income or the shareholders’ equity of VP Bank Group.

17 Leases in the balance sheet

in CHF 1,000

30.06.2024

31.12.2023

Variance absolute

Variance in %

Property and equipment

Right of use – buildings and premises

15,046

16,305

–1,259

–7.7

Right of use – motor vehicles

485

459

26

5.7

Total assets

15,531

16,764

–1,233

–7.4

Remaining duration of up to 1 year

4,934

4,884

50

1.0

Remaining duration of 1 to 5 years

12,140

13,550

–1,410

–10.4

Remaining duration of over 5 years

0

0

0

n.a.

Total lease liabilities

17,074

18,434

–1,360

–7.4

18 Leases in the income statement

in CHF 1,000

01.01.– 30.06.2024

01.01.– 30.06.2023

Variance absolute

Variance in %

Net interest income

Interest expense on lease liabilities

145

100

45

45.0

Depreciation of property and equipment

Depreciation and impairment on right-of-use assets

2,367

2,666

–299

–11.2

19 Consolidated off-balance-sheet positions

in CHF 1,000

30.06.2024

31.12.2023

Total contingent liabilities

109,423

110,507

Irrevocable facilities granted

133,780

148,537

Total fiduciary transactions

680,116

678,216

Contract volumes of derivative financial instruments

4,870,349

5,746,712

Securities lending and repurchase and reverse-repurchase transactions

Amounts receivable arising from cash deposits in connection with securities borrowing and reverse-repurchase transactions

0

0

Amounts payable arising from cash deposits in connection with securities lending and repurchase transactions

0

0

Securities lent out within the scope of securities lending or delivered as collateral within the scope of securities borrowing activities, as well as securities in own portfolio transferred within the framework of repurchase transactions

253,462

288,980

of which securities where the unlimited right to sell on or pledge has been granted

181,006

213,197

Securities received as collateral within the scope of securities lending or borrowed within the scope of securities borrowing activities, as well as received under reverse-repurchase transactions, where the unlimited right to sell on or further pledge has been granted

250,465

290,890

of which securities which have been resold or repledged

72,457

75,783

These transactions were conducted under conditions which are customary for securities lending and borrowing activities as well as trades for which VP Bank acts as intermediary.

20 Client assets

in CHF million

30.06.2024

31.12.2023

Variance absolute

Variance in %

Analysis of client assets under management

Assets in self-administered investment funds

11,352.6

10,181.7

1,170.9

11.5

Assets in discretionary asset management accounts

4,542.6

4,245.6

297.0

7.0

Other client assets under management

34,523.8

31,924.5

2,599.2

8.1

Total client assets under management  (including amounts counted twice)

50,418.9

46,351.9

4,067.1

8.8

of which amounts counted twice

1,807.6

1,622.4

185.2

11.4

Change of assets under management

Total client assets under management  (including amounts counted twice) at the beginning of the financial year

46,351.9

46,445.9

–94.1

–0.2

of which net new money

518.0

27.3

490.7

n.a.

of which change in market value

3,549.0

–116.3

3,665.3

n.a.

of which other effects1

0.0

–5.1

5.1

100.0

Total client assets under management (including amounts counted twice) as of balance sheet date

50,418.9

46,351.9

4,067.1

8.8

Custody assets

4,312.0

4,703.4

–391.4

–8.3

Total client assets

Total client assets under management (including amounts counted twice)

50,418.9

46,351.9

4,067.1

8.8

Custody assets

4,312.0

4,703.4

–391.4

–8.3

Total client assets

54,730.9

51,055.3

3,675.6

7.2

in CHF million

30.06.2024

30.06.2023

Variance absolute

Variance in %

Net new money

518.0

83.1

434.9

n.a.

1Includes assets of sanctioned Russian clients reclassified as custody assets.

21 Capital-adequacy computation (Basel III)

in CHF 1,000

30.06.2024

31.12.2023

Total shareholders’ equity

1,107,056

1,107,152

Total regulatory deduction

–35,727

–49,415

Eligible core capital (tier 1)1

1,071,329

1,057,737

Total required equity

328,134

339,420

Capital buffer

190,250

197,285

Total required equity including capital buffer

518,384

536,705

Tier 1 ratio1

26.1%

24.9%

Total risk-weighted assets

4,101,680

4,242,745

Return on investment (net income / average balance sheet total)

0.2%

0.4%

1The CET 1 ratio is equal to the core capital ratio (tier 1) and the total capital ratio of VP Bank Group.