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Investment Securities (Parenthetical) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Jun. 30, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Investment [Line Items] | ||
| Investment securities (Note 3) | $ 47,906 | $ 47,359 |
| OTTI previously recognized through OCI on securities held, gross unrealized losses | (200) | |
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Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by Private Enterprises [Member]
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| Investment [Line Items] | ||
| Investment securities (Note 3) | 811 | |
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Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] | Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
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| Investment [Line Items] | ||
| Investment securities (Note 3) | $ 1,626 |