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Commitments and contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Disclosure of commitments and contingent liabilities [Abstract]

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25. Commitments and contingencies

Leasing arrangements

Operating lease commitments – Bank as lessee

Future minimum lease payments under cancellable operating leases as follows:

		December 31, 2017			December 31, 2016			December 31, 2015
Within 1 year			2,006			1,984			2,055
After 1 year but not more than 5 years			7,335			7,362			6,731
More than 5 years			8,814			10,638			14,128
Total			18,155			19,984			22,914

The total amount of expenses recognized in connection with such leases in 2017, 2016 and 2015 are $2,332, $2,605 and $2,930, respectively.

Operating leases – Bank as sub-lessor

Future minimum lease payments under cancellable operating leases as follows:

		December 31, 2017			December 31, 2016			December 31, 2015
Within 1 year			300			289			455
After 1 year but not more than 5 years			243			646			822
Total			543			935			1,277

The total amount of income recognized in connection with such leases in 2017, 2016 and 2015 are $275, $436 y $661, respectively.

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The disclosure of commitments and contingent liabilities. [Refer: Contingent liabilities [member]]

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