Intangibles and other assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [abstract]
Intangibles and other assets	$ 20,138	$ 21,173
Other assets	14,240	15,764
Intangible assets other than goodwill	$ 5,898	$ 5,409

Represents Intangibles and other assets includes intangible assets and other assets as of balance sheet date.

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The amount of identifiable non-monetary assets without physical substance. This amount does not include goodwill. [Refer: Goodwill]

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The amount of assets that the entity does not separately disclose in the same statement or note.

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