Why derivatives are included as a liability in The ABS data -(australian burea of statistics )Why it was a good idea to include derivatives in the ASX .

circumstances. Liabilities of Australian Private Non-Financial Corporations* (6%) Equity - Unilated (11%) Bills of Exchange Other Bonds - issued in Aust (294) $33b $113bn $117b Bonds - 188ued Olahore (5%) $99bn $218bn $557bn $785bn Loans & Placements (293) Equity - Lietud * Amount outstanding, as at September 2009. (Source: ABS Australian Financial Accounts)