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Loans (Details 4) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Loans
Assignments and Participations		$ 15,000	$ 61,667
Gains (losses)	$ 0	$ 21	$ (625)

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The gain (loss) arising from the derecognition of financial assets measured at amortised cost. [Refer: Financial assets at amortised cost]

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