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The amount of impairment loss, impairment gain or reversal of impairment loss that is recognised in profit or loss in accordance with paragraph 5.5.8 of IFRS 9 and that arises from applying the impairment requirements in Section 5.5 of IFRS 9.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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The increase (decrease) in financial assets arising from a change in measurement attribute on the entity's transition to IFRS 9. [Refer: Financial assets]

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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The increase (decrease) in financial assets on the basis of their measurement categories in accordance with IAS 39 (ie not resulting from a change in the measurement attribute on transition to IFRS 9). [Refer: Financial assets]

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The increase (decrease) in financial liabilities arising from a change in the measurement attribute on the entity's transition to IFRS 9. [Refer: Financial liabilities]

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The increase (decrease) in financial liabilities on the basis of their measurement categories in accordance with IAS 39 (ie not resulting from a change in the measurement attribute on transition to IFRS 9). [Refer: Financial liabilities]

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The increase (decrease) in equity on the basis of their measurement categories in accordance with IAS 39 (ie not resulting from a change in the measurement attribute on transition to IFRS 9).

No definition available.

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The increase (decrease) in equity arising from a change in the measurement attribute on the entity's transition to IFRS 9.

No definition available.