Disclosure of restricted tier 1 convertible notes [Text Block] Disclosure of restricted tier 1 convertible notes Dividend distributions to equity holders proposed after the year end Dividend distributions to equity holders proposed after the year end Adjustments for investments measured at amortised cost Adjustments for investments measured at amortised cost Increase (Decrease) Through Recognition Of Financial Liability, Equity Increase (Decrease) Through Recognition Of Financial Liability, Equity Tax expense attributable to policyholder returns Tax expense attributable to policyholder returns Hedging reserves included in capital redemption and other reserves Hedging reserves included in capital redemption and other reserves Net insurance finance income/(expense) Net insurance finance income/(expense) Fees from fund management and investment contracts Fees from fund management and investment contracts UK coporation tax refund UK coporation tax refund Movement in third party interests 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