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Intangibles (Other intangibles) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Other intangibles, net | $ 224,634 | $ 307,394
Goodwill (Note 22) |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Other intangibles, net | 0 | 58,094
Customer relationships, net |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Other intangibles, net | 219,589 | 240,765
Contractual vendor intangible assets |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Other intangibles, net | $ 5,045 | $ 8,535

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