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INVESTMENT SECURITIES (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] |  |
Proceeds from sales | $ 652,753 | $ 180,501
Gross realized gains | 3,967 | 4,404
Gross realized losses | 125 | 0
Related tax expense | $ 1,614 | $ 1,850

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