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Net gain or (loss) on financial instruments at FVTPL (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	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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The gains (losses) on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. [Refer: Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss]

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The gains (losses) on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss classified as held for trading. [Refer: Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, classified as held for trading; Gains (losses) on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss]

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The gains (losses) on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss that were designated as such upon initial recognition or subsequently. [Refer: Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, designated upon initial recognition or subsequently; Gains (losses) on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss]

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