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Net gain or (loss) on financial instruments at FVTPL

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure of financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss [Abstract]

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22. Net gain or (loss) on financial instruments at FVTPL

		December 31, 2017			December 31, 2016			December 31, 2015
Net (loss) gain on financial instruments at FVTPL			(732)			1,481			645
Net (loss) gain on investment funds			-			(4,364)			5,086
			(732)			(2,883)			5,731

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The disclosure of financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss. [Refer: At fair value [member]; Financial instruments, class [member]]

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