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Maximum aggregate principal amount of junior subordinated notes.

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Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value.

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Fair value of the assets less the liabilities of a derivative or group of derivatives.

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Amount of increase (decrease) in the fair value of derivatives recognized in the income statement.

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In a transaction not treated as a divestiture for accounting purposes and in which the disposed operation is not consolidated for accounting purposes, the aggregate amount of the disposed assets that are segregated in the balance sheet.

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Amount of net gain (loss) recognized in earnings when a hedged firm commitment no longer qualifies as a fair value hedge.

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