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## Note 15 

## Interests in associates and joint ventures accounted for using the equity method 

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(1) Included within this balance is $nil (2013: $25 million) provided as security over payables to other financial institutions. (2) 

Included within this balance is $2,252 million (2013: $1,804 million) relating to interests in associates and $195 million (2013: $244 million) relating to interests in joint ventures. All of the above amounts are expected to be recovered after 12 months of the balance date by the Consolidated Entity. 

## (i) Financial information of associates and joint ventures that are individually immaterial is as follows: 

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## (ii) Contingent liabilities of associates and joint ventures are as follows: 

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