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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT AND FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details 8) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2010
Foreign exchange options |  |
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments |  |
Term of contract | 5 years | 5 years
Embedded derivative liabilities |  |
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments |  |
Term of contract | 5 years |
Loans Receivable | Non-PCI loans |  |
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments |  |
Period for updated appraisals and evaluations | 12 months |

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