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Goodwill and Net Intangible Assets (Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Beginning Balance $ 6,686 [1] $ 6,739
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other 29 (53)
Goodwill disposed of during the period (65)  
Ending Balance 6,650 [1] 6,686 [1]
Goodwill, accumulated impairments 700  
Goodwill before accumulated impairments 7,350 7,386
Institutional Securities
    
Beginning Balance 330 [1] 383
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other (6) (53)
Goodwill disposed of during the period 0  
Ending Balance 324 [1] 330 [1]
Goodwill, accumulated impairments 673  
Global Wealth Management Group
    
Beginning Balance 5,616 [1] 5,616
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other 35 0
Goodwill disposed of during the period (65) [2]  
Ending Balance 5,586 [1] 5,616 [1]
Asset Management
    
Beginning Balance 740 [1] 740
Foreign currency translation adjustments and other 0 0
Goodwill disposed of during the period 0  
Ending Balance 740 [1] 740 [1]
Goodwill, accumulated impairments $ 27  
[1] The amount of the Company’s goodwill before accumulated impairments of $700 million, which included $673 million related to the Institutional Securities business segment and $27 million related to the Asset Management business segment, was $7,350 million and $7,386 million at December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.
[2] The Global Wealth Management Group activity represents goodwill disposed of in connection with the sale of Quilter (see Notes 1 and 25).