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HISTORY (Details) |  | 12 Months Ended |
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Jan. 01, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Oct. 02, 2017
Novae |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Interests acquired |  |  | 100.00%
Axis Corporate Capital UK Limited |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Capital support, percentage | 70.00% | 70.00% |
Axis Corporate Capital UK Limited II |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Capital support, percentage | 30.00% | 30.00% |

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