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Applicable laws and regulations - Schedule of applicable laws and regulations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Capital funds | $ 1,206,753 | $ 1,072,110
Risk-weighted assets | $ 8,898,408 | $ 8,117,913
Capital adequacy index | 13.60% | 13.20%

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