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Net gain or (loss) on financial instruments at FVTPL (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss [Abstract] |  |  |
Net (loss) gain on financial instruments at FVTPL | $ (732) | $ 1,481 | $ 645
Net (loss) gain on investment funds | 0 | (4,364) | 5,086
Total | $ (732) | $ (2,883) | $ 5,731

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