Discount rate used in determining fair value.

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Internal valuation model.

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Other investments at fair value adjustment net.

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Transfers into assets measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy that have taken place during the period.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 820

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

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-Subparagraph (c)(3)

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Transfers out of assets measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy that have taken place during the period.

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For each line item in the statement of financial position, the amounts of gains and losses from fair value changes included in earnings.

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Fair Value Disclosures (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Fair Value Disclosures (Additional Textual) [Abstract]
Fair value, option, changes in fair value, gains (losses)	$ (34)	$ 418	$ (5,208)	$ (1,122)
Carrying value of investment in Star Asia	41,740		41,740		46,031
Company's internal valuation model			32,299		37,358
Fair value of assets transfers into level 3				4,332
Star Asia [Member]
Fair Value Disclosures (Textual) [Abstract]
Discount rate used in determining fair value of star asia	7.15%		7.15%		7.50%
Residential Loan [Member]
Fair Value Disclosures (Textual) [Abstract]
Fair value of assets transfers out of level 3			$ 267