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The amount of a hedging instrument, recognised as an asset. [Refer: Hedging instruments [domain]]

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The nominal or face amount of a financial instrument, used to calculate payments made on that instrument.

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The amount of other comprehensive income, net of tax, after reclassification adjustments, related to cash flow hedges. [Refer: Cash flow hedges [member]; Other comprehensive income]

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The amount of reclassification adjustments on cash flow hedges for which the hedged item affected profit or loss, net of tax. [Refer: Reclassification adjustments on cash flow hedges, net of tax]

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