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Equipment and leasehold improvements (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Main office space [Member] |  |
Disclosure of initial application of standards or interpretations [line items] |  |
Lease term | 15 years |
Representative office [Member] | Minimum |  |
Disclosure of initial application of standards or interpretations [line items] |  |
Lease term | 3 years |
Representative office [Member] | Maximum |  |
Disclosure of initial application of standards or interpretations [line items] |  |
Lease term | 5 years |
IFRS 16 [Member] | Increase (decrease) due to changes in accounting policy required by IFRSs [member] | Buildings [member] |  |
Disclosure of initial application of standards or interpretations [line items] |  |
Balance at Beginning | $ 12,522 | $ 17,435
Additions | 68 | 14
Depreciation of right-of-use assets | (1,128) | (1,440)
Effect of changes in exchange rates | (34) | 7
Reclassification to investment property | 0 | (3,494)
Decrease | (205) | 0
Balance at Ending | $ 11,223 | $ 12,522

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