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Securities available for sale

Securities which are not held for trading purposes and (in case of debt securities) are not held to maturity. They are reported in the balance sheet at their bg_link_glossarFair value. Changes in Fair value are generally reported in Other bg_link_glossarcomprehensive income in shareholders’ equity. Declines in Fair value below their amortized cost that are deemed to be other than temporary and realized gains and losses are reported in the consolidated statement of income.