Financial Sector (Collection of Data) determination No. 13 of 2005
Principal amountPrincipal amount
Start here
Get a plain-English read of Principal amount
Turn the raw legal text into a practical explanation grounded in Financial Sector (Collection of Data) determination No. 13 of 2005.
Principal amount
Note: Always record this value as positive, even for short positions in derivative financial instruments.
Principal amount for the purpose of this form refers to the face value or notional amount of the derivative financial contract.
Record the aggregate face value or notional contract amount (always positive) of the derivative exposure/position separated into net long or net short positions, for each of the items listed. Amount is to be rounded to thousands of Australian dollars.