. the loan-equivalent amount of the firm 2019s lending- related commitments was $ 212.4 billion and $ 216.5 billion as of december 31 , 2015 and 2014 , respectively . clearing services the firm provides clearing services for clients entering into securities and derivative transactions . through the provision of these services the firm is exposed to the risk of non-performance by its clients and may be required to share in losses incurred by central counterparties ( 201cccps 201d )