Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Estimated Payments For Put Option Excluding Termination	$ 22,348
Estimated Issuance of Share Capital for Purchase of Ownership Interest on Exercise of Put Options	1,538
Estimated Payment for Put Options Upon Termination	168,027
Estimated Aggregate Amount For Put Options	185,925
Investment Commitments	13,018
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	$ 4,827

The estimated aggregate amount for put options has been recorded as on the reporting period.

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Estimated issuance of share capital to purchase ownership interests on exercise of put options.

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The estimated payment for put options upon termination has been recorded as on the reporting period.

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Estimated payments for put option excluding termination as on the reporting period.

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Amount of fund to be committed towards investments.

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The total amount of the contingent obligation under letters of credit outstanding as of the reporting date.

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