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Fees and commissions, net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure Of Fees And Commissions [Abstract] |  |  |
Commission income - Loans & commitments, net | $ 476 | $ 1,126 | $ 2,988
Commission income - Letters of credit | 10,430 | 7,458 | 9,332
Commission income - Arrangements | 6,608 | 5,722 | 6,880
Total | $ 17,514 | $ 14,306 | $ 19,200

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