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The increase (decrease) in the fair value measurement of assets. [Refer: At fair value [member]]

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The amount of risk exposure associated with financial instruments with a shared characteristic that identifies a concentration of risks. [Refer: Financial instruments, class [member]]

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Discount for lack of marketability percentage.

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Increase decrease expected credit loss

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Increase decrease in fixed income investment fair value.

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Increase (decrease) in net income.

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Percentage increase in the discount for lack of marketability.

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Percentage of accounts receivable from the top ten customers.

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Risk exposure associated with instruments sharing characteristic, percentage change in risk

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