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Long-Term Borrowings and Other Secured Financings (Narratives) (Details) (USD $)
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6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
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Jun. 30, 2012
Y
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Dec. 31, 2011
Y
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| Notes issued, principal amount | $ 9,000,000,000 | |
| Notes matured or retired | 26,000,000,000 | |
| Weighted average maturity of long-term borrowings (in years) | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Junior subordinated debentures | 4,851,000,000 | 4,853,000,000 |
| Long-term debt outstanding | 167,828,000,000 | 184,234,000,000 |
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TLGP
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| Long-term debt outstanding | $ 12,100,000,000 |
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- Definition
Amount of debt instrument matured or retired during the period. No definition available.
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- Definition
Long Term Debt, Weighted Average Maturity No definition available.
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- Definition
The stated principal amount of the debt instrument at time of issuance, which may vary from the carrying amount because of unamortized premium or discount. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Including the current and noncurrent portions, carrying value as of the balance sheet date of long-term debt (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle if longer) identified as Junior Subordinated Notes, which have a lower priority than senior instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Including current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings as of the balance sheet date. May include notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, which had initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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