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Fair value measurements Fair Value Measurements (narrative) (Details) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019
Minimum [Member] |
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items] |
Notice Period For Redemption For Alternative Investments Investment Funds | 5 days
Maximum [Member] |
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items] |
Notice Period For Redemption For Alternative Investments Investment Funds | 120 days

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