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The amount of instruments held by the entity that provide evidence of a residual interest in the assets of another entity after deducting all of its liabilities.

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The fair value of financial instruments designated as hedging instruments. Hedging instruments are designated derivatives or (for a hedge of the risk of changes in foreign currency exchange rates only) designated non-derivative financial assets or non-derivative financial liabilities whose fair value or cash flows are expected to offset changes in the fair value or cash flows of a designated hedged item. [Refer: At fair value [member]; Derivatives [member]; Derivative financial assets; Derivative financial liabilities; Financial instruments, class [member]; Financial assets; Financial liabilities]

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The amount of non-current financial assets available-for-sale. [Refer: Financial assets available-for-sale; Non-current financial assets]

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The fair value of financial assets, net of financial liabilities, designated as held for trading.

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The fair value of financial assets, net of the fair value of financial liabilities.

No definition available.

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