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Variable interest entities - Maximum exposure to loss in VIEs (Details) - USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Variable Interest Entities [Abstract] |  |
Carrying value of debt and equity investments | $ 114,990,000 | $ 133,401,000

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