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Note 2 - Acquisition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |  | 12 Months Ended |
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Jul. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Note 2 - Acquisition (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill |  | $ 372,189 | $ 316,340
Asia Bancshares [Member] |  |  |
Note 2 - Acquisition (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Business Combination, Purchase Consideration, Percentage of Equity Interest | 55.00% |  |
Business Combination, Purchase Consideration, Percentage of Cash | 45.00% |  |
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred | $ 139,863 | 139,863 |
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares (in Shares) | 2,580,359 |  |
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Value Assigned | $ 82,900 | 82,800 |
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross | 57,006 | 57,006 |
Goodwill | $ 55,849 | $ 55,849 |

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