Zone A/B

  In finance this is normally a classification of branches and affiliates based upon the location of the head office of the financial institution. More specifically zone A or B is the country where the head office of the Group has its registered seat. This does not, however, include affiliates which are not (known to be) guaranteed by the registered seat of the affiliate. Zone A (OECD countries) are: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Fed. Rep. of Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom and the United States of America.

  Notes: Often also reported as zone A are:

  Saudi Arabia.

  International and supranational bodies which borrows money in name of/or borrow money guaranteed by the governments mentioned above.

  International and supranational bodies which are unconditionally guaranteed by the governments above.

  Multilateral Development Banks.

  Zone B countries include: All countries not mentioned under zone A.

  Notes: Often also reported as zone B are International and supranational bodies not mentioned under zone A.