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| Fair value of financial instruments | Fair value of financial instruments This note should be read in conjunction with Note 17, Fair value of financial instruments of the Barclays PLC Annual Report 2025 which provides more detail regarding accounting policies adopted, valuation methodologies used in calculating fair value and the valuation control framework which governs oversight of valuations. There have been no changes in the accounting policies adopted in the period. During the period, the Group further enhanced its fair value levelling framework. These enhancements enabled a more granular assessment of input observability and a broader application of significance assessments in determining the fair value hierarchy classification of financial instruments. Valuation The following table shows the Group’s assets and liabilities that are held at fair value disaggregated by the fair value hierarchy and balance sheet classification:
1 Other products include certificate of deposits, funds and fund-linked products, equity cash products, investment property, credit derivatives and foreign exchange derivatives. Assets and liabilities transferred between Level 1 and Level 2 During the six-month period ended 30 June 2026, there were no assets or liabilities transferred between Level 1 and Level 2 (year ended 31 December 2025: £42.7bn assets and £(9.9)bn liabilities transferred from Level 2 to Level 1). Level 3 movement analysis The following table summarises the movements in the Level 3 balances during the six-month period. Transfers have been reflected as if they had taken place at the beginning of the period. Assets and liabilities transferred between Level 2 and Level 3 primarily reflect the application of the enhanced fair value levelling framework, including refinements to observability assessments and significance testing methodologies, together with the reassessment of fair value hierarchy classifications at the reporting date. Transfers include £4.7bn assets and £(2.3)bn liabilities transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 reflecting these enhancements.
1The derivative financial instruments are represented on a net basis. On a gross basis, derivative financial assets were £1,976m (June 2025: £1,989m) and derivative financial liabilities were £(2,855)m (June 2025: £(2,861)m). 2Trading income represents gains and losses on Level 3 financial instruments which in the majority are offset by losses and gains on financial instruments disclosed in Level 2. Unrealised gains and losses on Level 3 assets and liabilities The following table discloses the unrealised gains and losses recognised in the six-month period arising on Level 3 assets and liabilities held at the period end.
1Trading income represents gains and losses on Level 3 financial instruments which in the majority are offset by losses and gains on financial instruments disclosed in Level 2. Valuation techniques and sensitivity analysis Sensitivity analysis is performed on products with significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) to generate a range of reasonably possible alternative valuations. The sensitivity methodologies applied take account of the nature of valuation techniques used, as well as the availability and reliability of observable proxy and historical data and the impact of using alternative models. These methodologies primarily leverage the prudent valuation framework when determining sensitivities. Sensitivities are based on either range or spread data from reliable reference source or a scenario based on relevant market analysis alongside the impact of using alternative models. Sensitivities are calculated without reflecting the impact of any diversification in the portfolio. The valuation and sensitivity methodologies applied in the current period are consistent with those described in Note 17, Fair value of financial instruments, in the Barclays PLC Annual Report 2025.
1Other products include issued debt, certificate of deposits, funds and fund-linked products, equity cash products, reverse repurchase and repurchase agreements, credit derivatives and foreign exchange derivatives. The effect of stressing unobservable inputs to a range of reasonably possible alternatives, alongside considering the impact of using alternative models, would be to increase fair values by up to £1,221m (December 2025: £1,541m) or to decrease fair values by up to £1,309m (December 2025: £1,405m) with substantially all of the potential effect impacting profit and loss rather than reserves. Significant unobservable inputs The valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 assets and liabilities recognised at fair value are broadly consistent with Note 17, Fair value of financial instruments in the Barclays PLC Annual Report 2025. Fair value adjustments Key balance sheet valuation adjustments are quantified below:
Unrecognised gains as a result of the use of valuation models using unobservable inputs The amount that is yet to be recognised in income, relating to the difference between the transaction price (the fair value at initial recognition) and the amount that would have arisen had valuation models using unobservable inputs been used on initial recognition, is £227m (December 2025: £264m) for financial instruments measured at fair value. These unrecognised gains decreased by amortisation and releases of £73m (December 2025: £64m) partly offset by additions and FX revaluation of £36m (December 2025: £55m). For financial instruments carried at amortised cost, the amount that is yet to be recognised in income is £163m (December 2025: £164m). There are amortisation and releases of £6m (December 2025: £9m) offset by additions of £5m (December 2025: £nil). Third party credit enhancements Structured and brokered certificates of deposit issued by the Group are insured up to $250,000 per depositor by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in the United States. The FDIC is funded by fees that Barclays and other banks pay for deposit insurance coverage. The carrying value of these issued certificates of deposit that are designated under the IFRS 9 fair value option includes this third-party credit enhancement. The on-balance sheet value of these brokered certificates of deposit amounted to £1,948m (December 2025: £4,156m). Comparison of carrying amounts and fair values for assets and liabilities not held at fair value Valuation methodologies employed in calculating the fair value of financial assets and liabilities not held at fair value are consistent with those described within Note 17, Fair value of financial instruments in the Barclays PLC Annual Report 2025. The following table summarises the fair value of financial assets and liabilities not held at fair value on the Group’s balance sheet:
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