Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements Page 2 2 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 8 9 9 9 9 9 10 12 13 Unless the context requires otherwise, 'HSBC Holdings' means HSBC Holdings plc and 'HSBC', the 'Group', 'we', 'us' and 'our' refer to HSBC Holdings together with its ...
In assessing control, potential voting rights that presently are exercisable are taken into account. Investments in subsidiaries are measured in the Bank's statement of financial position at cost less any impairment losses, unless the investment is held for sale or distribution. The cost of ...