With respect to activities (f) and (g) (dealing in financial instruments as principal / agent), the threshold refers to the individual transaction size. With respect to activities (h) and (i) (managing / safeguarding financial instruments), the threshold refers to the initial investment amount. With respect to activity (j) (operating a collective investment scheme), the threshold refers to the minimum investment required for participation in the scheme. With respect to activities (k) and (l) (arranging deals in / advising on financial instruments), the threshold refers to the size of the deal arranged or of the investment on which advice is being given.