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Summary of significant accounting policies - Other Assets (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) shares	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Value of common stock | $	$ 14,793	$ 14,788
Visa Class A stock
Conversion ratio of common stock	1.6483
Shares to be issued following resolution of Visa litigation | shares	74,142
Visa Class B stock
Shares held | shares	44,982
Value of common stock | $	$ 2,200

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