This dimension categorises the reported information by the country of residence/location of the counterparty from whom the reporting party directly derives its return on investment in the financial asset and on whom the reporting party has the primary claim when liquidating the asset.  Residence/location is determined by where the entity is permanently located, physically and/or by way of law or registration, inside or outside a country's borders.  Foreign branches or subsidiaries are classified as residents of the country in which they operate.