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Business segment information (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011
Reconciliation of Net other income: |  |  |  |
Net other income - business segment |  | $ 10,461 | $ 26,828 | $ 36,103
Reversal of provision (provision) for losses on off-balance sheet credit risk |  | (381) | 4,046 | 4,448
Recoveries, net of impairment of assets |  | 108 | 0 | (57)
Gain on sale of premises and equipment | 5,600 | 0 | 5,626 | 0
Net other income - consolidated financial statements |  | $ 10,188 | $ 36,500 | $ 40,494

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