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The gain on the recovery of loans and advances previously written off.

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The amount of impairment loss or reversal of impairment loss recognised in profit or loss for loans and advances. [Refer: Impairment loss recognised in profit or loss; Reversal of impairment loss recognised in profit or loss]

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The amount of reversal of impairment loss recognised in profit or loss for loans and advances. [Refer: Reversal of impairment loss recognised in profit or loss]

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