Types Of Collateral Dimension This dimension categorises information reported according to the type of collateral offered. Other The information reported relates to collateral offered other than that already classified. Cash The information reported relates to cash on hand and demand deposits, as well as cash equivalents. Cash equivalents represent short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value in accordance with the relevant accounting standard. Securities The information reported relates to financial instruments that represent debt (i.e. a creditor relationship with a borrower) or equity (i.e. an ownership in a corporation). Multiple Classes The information reported relates to collateral offered across multiple asset classes.