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Significant equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions and investments - Banma (Details) - Banma | Dec. 31, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2020
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Investment |  |
Equity interest held immediately prior to restructuring (as a percentage) |  | 38.00%
Equity interest held (as a percentage) | 50.00% |

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