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U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
A generally accepted risk-measurement concept that uses statistical models to estimate within a given level of confidence the maximum loss in market value that the bank would experience in its trading portfolios from an adverse one-day movement in market rates and prices.
Variable interest entity (VIE)
A variable interest entity is an entity which either does not have sufficient equity at risk to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support or where the holders of the equity at risk lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest.