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Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization of other acquisition-related intangible assets	$ 1,122	$ 1,499	$ 2,280	$ 2,734
Community banking \| Core deposit intangibles
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization period in years, other intangible assets	10 years		10 years
Specialty finance
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill decrease for foreign currency translation adjustments			$ 717
Specialty finance \| Customer list intangibles
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization period in years, other intangible assets	18 years		18 years
Wealth management \| Customer list and other intangibles
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization period in years, other intangible assets	10 years		10 years