(Repeats to additional subsribers) OSLO, July 2 (Reuters) - July 2 (Reuters) - DNB ASA DNB.OL : * In the second quarter of 2014, the DNB Group will record a positive effect of basis swaps connected to funding of approximately NOK 33 million. * In the second quarter of 2013, there was a negative effect of basis swaps of NOK 88 million. * Basis swaps are derivative contracts entered into in connection with long-term funding in international capital markets where the relevant currency is converted to Norwegian kroner. * These swaps are hedging instruments, and over the lifetime of the derivatives the mark-to-market adjustments will have zero effect. ((Reuters, Oslo newsroom, tel: +47 23 31 65 99, e-mail: oslo.newsroom@reuters.com)) (Reporting by Gwladys Fouche) ((gwladys.fouche@thomsonreuters.com; +47 23 31 65 94; Reuters Messaging: gwladys.fouche.reuters.com@reuters.net)) Keywords: DNBASA/BRIEF