Threshold

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1.

A level, rate or amount at which something comes into effect.

For example, if a non-financial counterparty exceeds a threshold of EUR 1 billion in credit derivative contracts, this will trigger mandatory clearing in all asset classes under EMIR.


2. Taxation.

In taxation, a money level where a tax comes into effect, or at which a rate of tax changes.

Tax rates are often higher, on higher levels of income.


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