AEGON NV | CIK:0000769218 | 3

  • Filed: 3/23/2018
  • Entity registrant name: AEGON NV (CIK: 0000769218)
  • Generator: Donnelley Financial Solutions
  • SEC filing page: http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/769218/000119312518093078/0001193125-18-093078-index.htm
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  • ifrs-full:DescriptionOfAccountingPolicyForOffsettingOfFinancialInstrumentsExplanatory

    2.5 Offsetting of assets and liabilities

    Financial assets and liabilities are offset in the statement of financial position when the Group has a legally enforceable right to offset and has the intention to settle the asset and liability on a net basis or simultaneously. The legally enforceable right must not be contingent on future events and must be enforceable in the normal course of business and in the event of default, insolvency or bankruptcy of the Company or the counterpart.