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The average price of a hedging instrument. [Refer: Hedging instruments [domain]]

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The amount of the loss allowance the entity has made on loans and advances that are measured in accordance with paragraph 4.1.2 of IFRS 9.

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The amount of risk exposure associated with financial instruments with a shared characteristic that identifies a concentration of risks. [Refer: Classes of financial instruments [domain]]

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