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Fee and commission income (Details 2) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)
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Ordinary income expected to be recognized on the contracts | $ 3,041
Due within 1 year |
Ordinary income expected to be recognized on the contracts | 1,917
1 to 2 years |
Ordinary income expected to be recognized on the contracts | 361
More than 2 years |
Ordinary income expected to be recognized on the contracts | $ 763

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