INVESTMENTS - Disposals of Equity Securities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
INVESTMENTS
Fair value at the time of sale of equity investment	$ 4.3
Cumulative net gain before tax on disposal of equity investment	5.9
Cumulative net gain on disposal of equity investment	$ 5.1
Disposals of equity securities		$ 0.0

The cumulative gain (loss) before tax on disposal of investments in equity instruments that the entity has designated at fair value through other comprehensive income. [Refer: At fair value [member]; Other comprehensive income]

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The cash inflow from disposal of equity securities.

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The cumulative gain (loss) on disposal of investments in equity instruments that the entity has designated at fair value through other comprehensive income. [Refer: At fair value [member]; Other comprehensive income]

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The fair value at the date of the derecognition of investments in equity instruments that the entity has designated at fair value through other comprehensive income. [Refer: Investments in equity instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income [member]]

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