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The gain (loss) recognised in other comprehensive income on hedge ineffectiveness. [Refer: Gain (loss) on hedge ineffectiveness]

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The gain (loss) recognised in profit or loss on hedge ineffectiveness. [Refer: Gain (loss) on hedge ineffectiveness]

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The nominal or face amount of a financial instrument, used to calculate payments made on that instrument.

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The amount of financial assets that the entity does not separately disclose in the same statement or note. [Refer: Financial assets]

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The amount of financial liabilities that the entity does not separately disclose in the same statement or note. [Refer: Financial liabilities]

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- References

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The amount of cost of hedging recognized in other comprehensive income.

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The amount of reclassification adjustments related to cash flow hedges, net of tax, from other comprehensive income to finance income.

No definition available.

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The amount of reclassification adjustments related to cash flow hedges, net of tax, from other comprehensive income to other non-operating income.

No definition available.