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DERIVATIVES (Details 5) - Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net gains (losses) recognized for not designated as hedging instruments | $ 4,202 | $ (4,628) | $ 8,755 | $ (1,691)
Interest rate swaps and options | Other fees and operating income |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net gains (losses) recognized for not designated as hedging instruments | 411 | (864) | (2,219) | (243)
Foreign exchange contracts | Foreign exchange income |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net gains (losses) recognized for not designated as hedging instruments | 3,787 | (3,764) | 10,982 | (1,548)
RPAs | Other fees and operating income |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net gains (losses) recognized for not designated as hedging instruments | 4 | 0 | (8) | 0
Foreign exchange options | Foreign exchange income |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net gains (losses) recognized for not designated as hedging instruments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 236
Embedded derivative liabilities | Other operating expense |  |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net gains (losses) recognized for not designated as hedging instruments | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ (136)

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