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Securities sold under repurchase agreements - Summary of Financing Transactions (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Securities sold under repurchase agreements |  |  |
Financing transactions under repurchase agreements | $ 310,197 | $ 300,498 | $ 427,498
Interest expense related to financing transactions | $ 9,232 | $ 7,340 | $ 956

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