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Staff Costs and Directors' Emoluments - Summary of Director's Emoluments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Director [member] |  |  |
Disclosure of Directors Emoluments [Line Items] |  |  |
Base salaries, fees, performance payments and benefits | $ 7.1 | $ 4.9 | $ 6.1

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