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Fair value of derivative asset after application of master netting arrangements.

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The amount of the fair value of derivative assets after the application of master netting arrangement and cash and securities collateral.

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Fair value of derivative asset after application of master netting arrangements and cash collateral received.

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Fair value of derivative liability after application of master netting arrangements.

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Fair value of derivative liability after application of master netting arrangements and cash and securities collateral.

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The amount of the fair value of derivative liabilities after the application of master netting arrangement and cash and securities collateral.

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Fair value as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities resulting from contracts that meet the criteria of being accounted for as derivative instruments, net of the effects of master netting arrangements and cash collateral. This amount includes the fair value of embedded derivative liabilities. The amount excludes the effect of securities collateral.

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Represents the minimum number of thresholds to be met in order to be subject to further analysis beyond Stage 1 of the framework provided by the Financial Stability Oversight Council to determine when a nonbank financial company may be considered a Systemically Important Financial Institution. A company must also hold at least $50 billion of total consolidated assets to be subject to further analysis.

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Fair value of derivative asset, presented on a gross basis even when the derivative instrument is subject to master netting arrangements and qualifies for net presentation in the statement of financial position.

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