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Securities and other financial assets, net (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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IFRS Statement [Line Items] |  |
Securities pledged to secure repurchase transactions | $ 11,998 | $ 41,937
Securities sold under repurchase agreements | (10,663) | (40,530)
Amortised cost |  |
IFRS Statement [Line Items] |  |
Securities pledged to secure repurchase transactions | 11,998 | 36,843
Securities sold under repurchase agreements | (10,663) | (35,647)
Fair value |  |
IFRS Statement [Line Items] |  |
Securities pledged to secure repurchase transactions | 0 | 5,094
Securities sold under repurchase agreements | $ 0 | $ (4,883)

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