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The aggregate difference between the fair value at initial recognition and the transaction price for financial instruments that is yet to be recognised in profit or loss. [Refer: Classes of financial instruments [domain]]

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The amount of deposit liabilities held by the entity at amortised cost. [Refer: Financial liabilities at amortised cost]

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The amount of transfers out of Level 1 and into Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy of assets held at the end of the reporting period. [Refer: Level 1 of fair value hierarchy [member]; Level 2 of fair value hierarchy [member]]

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The amount of transfers of assets out of Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. [Refer: Level 3 of fair value hierarchy [member]]

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