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Other intangibles, net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Other intangibles, net | $ 355,512 | $ 397,101
Goodwill [Member] |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Other intangibles, net | 58,094 | 58,094
Customer Relationships, Net [Member] |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Other intangibles, net | 283,118 | 304,294
Contractual Vendor Intangible Assets [member] |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Other intangibles, net | 10,606 | 21,019
Trade Name [Member] |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Other intangibles, net | $ 3,694 | $ 13,694

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