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New and Amended Standards and Interpretations | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019
New and amended standards and interpretations [abstract] |
New and Amended Standards and Interpretations |
3. | New and Amended Standards and Interpretations:
Amendments that resulted from improvements to IFRS to the following standards did not have any impact on the accounting policies, financial position or performance of the Bank: IFRIC 23 Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments: Amendment to clarify how the recognition and measurement requirements of IAS 12 apply when there is uncertainty about tax treatments.

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