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  <Element Id="br_AllowanceForDoubtfulReceivablesFromBrokersDealersAndClearingOrganizations">
    <definition>A provision for receivables from broker dealers and clearing organizations due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment">
    <definition>The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets.</definition>
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 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 15

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 17
 -Subparagraph c

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_GainLossOnSaleOfDebtInvestments">
    <definition>The difference between the carrying value and the sale price of debt securities. This element refers to the gain (loss) included in earnings and not to the cash proceeds of the sale.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 28

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="dei_EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding">
    <definition>Indicate number of shares outstanding of each of registrant's classes of common stock, as of latest practicable date. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_InterestPaid">
    <definition>The amount of cash paid during the current period for interest owed on money borrowed; includes amount of interest capitalized</definition>
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 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 29

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets">
    <definition>The net change during the reporting period in other operating assets not otherwise defined in the taxonomy.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 28

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_PayablesToBrokerDealersAndClearingOrganizations">
    <definition>Aggregate amounts payable to broker-dealers and clearing organizations include amounts payable for securities failed to receive, certain deposits received for securities loaned, amounts payable to clearing organizations on open transactions, and floor-brokerage payables. In addition, the net receivable or payable arising from unsettled trades would be reflected in those captions. A broker-dealer that purchases securities, either for its own account or for a customer's account, but does not receive the securities on the settlement date records the amount of money representing the purchase price of the securities, including any accrued interest, as a liability to the selling broker-dealer. This liability is paid when the securities are received by the purchasing broker-dealer.</definition>
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 -Publisher AICPA
 -Name Audit and Accounting Guide (AAG)
 -Number AAG-BRD
 -Chapter 4
 -Paragraph 80
 -Subparagraph Exhibit 4-8, 4
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Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher AICPA
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 -Chapter 4
 -Paragraph 24-31, 35
 -IssueDate 2006-05-01

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher AICPA
 -Name Audit and Accounting Guide (AAG)
 -Number AAG-BRD
 -Chapter 7
 -Paragraph 24, 25
 -IssueDate 2006-05-01

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_AccountsPayable">
    <definition>Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. For classified balance sheets, used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer); for unclassified balance sheets, used to reflect the total liabilities (regardless of due date).</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 02
 -Paragraph 19
 -Subparagraph a
 -Article 5

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent">
    <definition>Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 02
 -Paragraph 24
 -Article 5

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockValue">
    <definition>Value of each class of issued nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) that may be calculated differently depending on whether the stock is issued at par value, no par or stated value. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable preferred shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity.</definition>
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 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 129
 -Paragraph 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher AICPA
 -Name Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB)
 -Number 12
 -Paragraph 10

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 04
 -Article 3

Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 02
 -Paragraph 29
 -Article 5

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredRevenueCurrent">
    <definition>The carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, including sales, license fees, and royalties, but excluding interest income.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB)
 -Number Topic 13
 -Section A

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher AICPA
 -Name Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB)
 -Number 43
 -Chapter 3
 -Section A
 -Paragraph 7, 8

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfEarningsPerShareBasicByCommonClassTextBlock">
    <definition>This element may be used to capture the complete disclosure pertaining to an entity's basic earnings per share.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 128
 -Paragraph 40

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities">
    <definition>The net cash inflow (outflow) from financing activity for the period.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 26

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfBusinessAcquisitionsByAcquisitionTextBlock">
    <definition>Schedule of a material business acquisition planned, initiated, or completed during the period, including background, timing, and allocation of acquisition costs. Does not include leveraged buyouts.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 141
 -Paragraph 51
 -Subparagraph a

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_FinancingInterestExpense">
    <definition>Interest incurred for borrowed money used to produce goods and render services. This element would most likely be shown as a contra-revenue amount thereby reducing the total of reported revenues.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 03
 -Paragraph (b)
 -Subparagraph 2
 -Article 5

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredRevenue">
    <definition>The net change during the reporting period, excluding the portion taken into income, in the liability reflecting services yet to be performed by the reporting entity for which cash or other forms of consideration was received or recorded as a receivable.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 28

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireIntangibleAssets">
    <definition>The cash outflow to acquire asset without physical form usually arising from contractual or other legal rights, excluding goodwill.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 15

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 17
 -Subparagraph c

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="dei_EntityCentralIndexKey">
    <definition>The Central Index Key (CIK) is a unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is a required entry in forms filed with the SEC.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation 12B
 -Number 240
 -Section 12b
 -Subsection 1

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesOutstanding">
    <definition>Total number of shares of common stock held by shareholders. May be all or portion of the number of common shares authorized. These shares represent the ownership interest of the common shareholders. Excludes common shares repurchased by the entity and held as Treasury shares. Shares outstanding equals shares issued minus shares held in treasury. Does not include common shares that have been repurchased.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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 -Name Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB)
 -Number 12
 -Paragraph 10

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 04
 -Article 3

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 02
 -Paragraph 30
 -Article 5

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments">
    <definition>Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income (expense) before income taxes.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 08
 -Paragraph (h)
 -Subparagraph (1)(i)
 -Article 4

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesIssued">
    <definition>Total number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) issued to shareholders (includes also preferred shares that have been repurchased). May be all or portion of the number of preferred shares authorized. These shares represent the ownership interest of the preferred shareholders. Excludes preferred shares that are classified as debt.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 02
 -Paragraph 29
 -Article 5

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_LiabilitiesCurrent">
    <definition>Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 02
 -Paragraph 21
 -Article 5

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncomeTaxDisclosureTextBlock">
    <definition>Description containing the entire income tax disclosure. Examples include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information. This element may be used as a single block of text to encapsulate the entire disclosure including data and tables.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 08
 -Paragraph (h)
 -Article 4

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 109
 -Paragraph 136, 172

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 109
 -Paragraph 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_TreasuryStockShares">
    <definition>Number of common and preferred shares that were previously issued and that were repurchased by the issuing entity during the period and held in treasury on the financial statement date. This stock has no voting rights and receives no dividends.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 02
 -Paragraph 29, 30
 -Article 5

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInBrokerageReceivables">
    <definition>The net change during the reporting period in the total amount due to the entity related to activities and operations with other broker dealers, and clearing organizations, including deposits.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesOutstanding">
    <definition>Aggregate share number for all nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) held by stockholders. Does not include preferred shares that have been repurchased.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 02
 -Paragraph 29
 -Article 5

</reference>
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  <Element Id="dei_TradingSymbol">
    <definition>Trading symbol of an instrument as listed on an exchange.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax">
    <definition>Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from nonowner sources, net of tax effect, at fiscal year-end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, and unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge.</definition>
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 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 04
 -Article 3

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher AICPA
 -Name Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB)
 -Number 12
 -Paragraph 10

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 130
 -Paragraph 14, 17, 26

Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 02
 -Paragraph 31
 -Article 5

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates">
    <definition>The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a controlling interest in another entity or an entity that is related to it but not strictly controlled (for example, an unconsolidated subsidiary, affiliate, joint venture or equity method investment).</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 15, 17

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit">
    <definition>The component of income tax expense for the period representing the net change in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations.</definition>
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 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 28

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 08
 -Paragraph (h)
 -Article 4

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 109
 -Paragraph 45
 -Subparagraph b

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherIncome">
    <definition>Reflects the sum of all other revenue and income recognized by the entity in the period not otherwise specified in the income statement.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 04
 -Paragraph 4
 -Article 7

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt">
    <definition>The cash outflow for debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer.</definition>
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 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 18

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 20
 -Subparagraph b

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold">
    <definition>The aggregate costs related to goods produced and sold and services rendered by an entity during the reporting period. This excludes costs incurred during the reporting period related to financial services rendered and other revenue generating activities.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 03
 -Paragraph (b)
 -Subparagraph 2
 -Article 5

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_DepreciationAndAmortization">
    <definition>The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale to allocate or recognize the cost of assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset. Examples include buildings, production equipment and customer lists.</definition>
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 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
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Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher AICPA
 -Name Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB)
 -Number 12
 -Paragraph 4, 5

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ScheduleOfNewAccountingPronouncementsAndChangesInAccountingPrinciplesTextBlock">
    <definition>Represents disclosure of any changes in an accounting principle, including a change from one generally accepted accounting principle to another generally accepted accounting principle when there are two or more generally accepted accounting principles that apply or when the accounting principle formerly used is no longer generally accepted. Also disclose any change in the method of applying an accounting principle, or any change in an accounting principle required by a new pronouncement in the unusual instance that a new pronouncement does not include specific transition provisions.</definition>
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 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 154
 -Paragraph 2, 17, 18

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher AICPA
 -Name Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB)
 -Number 28
 -Paragraph 23, 24

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 01
 -Paragraph b
 -Subparagraph 6
 -Article 10

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_SegmentReportingDisclosureTextBlock">
    <definition>This element may be used to capture the complete disclosure of reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10% or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 131

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_RevenuesExcludingInterestAndDividends">
    <definition>Revenues from operations, excluding interest and dividend income. Includes revenues from the following sources: investment banking (underwriting and financial advisory), principal transactions (sales and trading, and investment gains and losses), commissions, asset management, and investment advisory and other services.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_RevenuesNetOfInterestExpense">
    <definition>Revenues from commissions, fees, interest and dividend income, net of broker-dealer transaction-related interest expense recognized during the period.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_TreasuryStockValue">
    <definition>Value of common and preferred stock of an entity that have been repurchased by an entity. Treasury stock is issued but not outstanding. This stock has no voting rights and receives no dividends. Note that treasury stock may be recorded at its total cost or separately as par (or stated) value and additional paid in capital. Note: number of treasury shares concept is in another section within stockholders' equity.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name FASB Technical Bulletin (FTB)
 -Number 85-6
 -Paragraph 3

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities">
    <definition>The net change during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of expenses incurred but not yet paid.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 28

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="dei_EntityVoluntaryFilers">
    <definition>Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_OrganizationConsolidationAndPresentationOfFinancialStatementsDisclosureTextBlock">
    <definition>Description containing the entire organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher AICPA
 -Name Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB)
 -Number 51
 -Paragraph 2-6

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher AICPA
 -Name Statement of Position (SOP)
 -Number 94-6
 -Paragraph 10

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name FASB Interpretation (FIN)
 -Number 46R
 -Paragraph 4, 14, 15

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill">
    <definition>Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 142
 -Paragraph 44, 45

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue">
    <definition>Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits should not be reported as cash and cash equivalents.</definition>
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 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
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Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
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Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 7
 -Subparagraph fn1

Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 02
 -Paragraph 1
 -Article 5

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="dei_EntityRegistrantName">
    <definition>The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation 12B
 -Number 240
 -Section 12b
 -Subsection 1

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent">
    <definition>A provision for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 02
 -Paragraph 4
 -Article 5

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesIssued">
    <definition>Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that have been repurchased). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued includes shares outstanding and shares held in treasury.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 02
 -Paragraph 30
 -Article 5

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="dei_DocumentFiscalPeriodFocus">
    <definition>This is focus fiscal period of the document report. For a first quarter 2006 quarterly report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, the first fiscal quarter should be given as the fiscal period focus. Values: FY, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, H1, H2, M9, T1, T2, T3, M8, CY.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DeferredRevenueNoncurrent">
    <definition>The noncurrent portion of deferred revenue amount as of balance sheet date. Deferred revenue is a liability related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized, and is not expected to be recognized in the next twelve months. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB)
 -Number Topic 13
 -Section A

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher AICPA
 -Name Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB)
 -Number 43
 -Chapter 3
 -Section A
 -Paragraph 7, 8

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 48
 -Paragraph 6

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_AdjustmentForAmortization">
    <definition>The aggregate amount of recurring noncash expense charged against earnings in the period to allocate the cost of intangible assets over their estimated remaining economic lives.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareBasic">
    <definition>The amount of net income or loss for the period per each share of common stock outstanding during the reporting period.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 04
 -Paragraph 21
 -Article 9

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 04
 -Article 7

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 128
 -Paragraph 36, 37, 38

Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 03
 -Paragraph (b)
 -Subparagraph 20
 -Article 5

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_DueToAndFromBrokerDealersAndClearingOrganizationsDisclosure">
    <definition>Disclosure of amounts receivable from and payable to broker-dealers and clearing organizations, including securities failed to receive, deposits received for securities loaned, amounts payable to clearing organizations related to open transactions, floor brokerage payables and payables for commodities futures accounts liquidating to an equity balance on a broker-dealer's records. This element may be used for the entire Due to and from Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations disclosure or as a single block of text.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher AICPA
 -Name Audit and Accounting Guide (AAG)
 -Number AAG-BRD
 -Chapter 4
 -Paragraph 24
 -IssueDate 2006-05-01

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_LongTermDebtNoncurrent">
    <definition>Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 02
 -Paragraph 22
 -Article 5

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_Liabilities">
    <definition>Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OperatingCostsAndExpenses">
    <definition>Generally recurring costs associated with normal operations except for the portion of these expenses which can be clearly related to production and included in cost of sales or services. Excludes Selling, General and Administrative Expense.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss">
    <definition>The profit or loss of the entity net of income taxes for the reporting period, calculated and presented in the income statement in accordance with GAAP.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 03
 -Paragraph (b)
 -Subparagraph 19
 -Article 5

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 04
 -Paragraph 20
 -Article 9

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF)
 -Number 87-21

Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 130
 -Paragraph 10, 15

Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 28, 29, 30

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_AdditionalPaidInCapital">
    <definition>Excess of issue price over par or stated value of the entity's capital stock and amounts received from other transactions involving the entity's stock or stockholders. Includes adjustments to additional paid in capital. Some examples of such adjustments include recording the issuance of debt with a beneficial conversion feature and certain tax consequences of equity instruments awarded to employees. Use this element for the aggregate amount of APIC associated with common AND preferred stock. For APIC associated with only common stock, use the element Additional Paid In Capital, Common Stock. For APIC associated with only preferred stock, use the element Additional Paid In Capital, Preferred Stock.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 02
 -Paragraph 31
 -Article 5

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF)
 -Number 98-5
 -Paragraph 5

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 123R
 -Paragraph 62, 63

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_StockholdersEquity">
    <definition>Total of all Stockholders' Equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors owners, and affiliates of the entity. This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB)
 -Number Topic 4
 -Section E

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 02
 -Paragraph 29, 30, 31
 -Article 5

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockSharesAuthorized">
    <definition>The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 02
 -Paragraph 30
 -Article 5

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_ReceivablesFromBrokersDealersAndClearingOrganizations">
    <definition>Amount receivable from securities failed to deliver, certain deposits for securities borrowed, open transactions, good faith and margin deposits, commissions and floor brokerage items. Also cash and securities [guarantee] on deposit with [commodities] clearing organizations and other entities which provide services necessary to operations of the Company. This item would include, for instance, cash and securities advanced as [refundable] collateral for securities borrowed.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher AICPA
 -Name Audit and Accounting Guide (AAG)
 -Number AAG-BRD
 -Chapter 4
 -Paragraph 80
 -Subparagraph Exhibit 4-8, 4
 -IssueDate 2006-05-01

</reference>
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    <definition>Discloses other income or other expense items (both operating and nonoperating). Sources of nonoperating income or nonoperating expense that should be disclosed in this note, or in the income statement, include amounts earned from dividends, interest on securities, profits (losses) on securities, net and miscellaneous other income or income deductions.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 03
 -Paragraph (b)
 -Subparagraph 3, 6, 7, 9
 -Article 5

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities">
    <definition>The net cash from (used in) all of the entity's operating activities, including those of discontinued operations, of the reporting entity. Operating activities generally involve producing and delivering goods and providing services. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value that are not defined as investing or financing activities.</definition>
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 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 28

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 26

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities">
    <definition>The net change during the reporting period in other operating obligations not otherwise defined in the taxonomy.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 28

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromStockOptionsExercised">
    <definition>The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock options.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 18

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 123R
 -Paragraph A240
 -Subparagraph i

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 19
 -Subparagraph a

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared">
    <definition>Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 04
 -Article 3

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EarningsPerShareDiluted">
    <definition>The amount of net income or loss for the period per each share of common stock and dilutive common stock equivalents outstanding during the reporting period.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 04
 -Paragraph 18
 -Article 7

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 03
 -Paragraph (b)
 -Subparagraph 20
 -Article 5

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 04
 -Paragraph 21
 -Article 9

Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 128
 -Paragraph 11, 12, 36

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_PreferredStockSharesAuthorized">
    <definition>The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 02
 -Paragraph 29
 -Article 5

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 129
 -Paragraph 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable">
    <definition>The net change during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of obligations due within one year (or one business cycle). This may include trade payables, amounts due to related parties, royalties payable, and other obligations.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 28

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_ComprehensiveIncomeNoteTextBlock">
    <definition>This label may include the following:  1) the amount of income tax expense or benefit allocated to each component of other comprehensive income, including reclassification adjustments, 2) the reclassification adjustments for each classification of other comprehensive income and 3) the ending accumulated balances for each component of comprehensive income. Components of comprehensive income include: (1) foreign currency translation adjustments; (2) gains and losses on foreign currency transactions that are designated as, and are effective as, economic hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity; (3) gains and losses on intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements; (4) change in the market value of a futures contract that qualifies as a hedge of an asset reported at fair value; (5) unrealized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale securities and that resulting from transfers of debt securities from the held-to-maturity category to the available-for-sale category; (6) a net loss recognized as an additional pension liability not yet recognized as net periodic pension cost; and (7)  the net gain or loss and net prior service cost or credit for pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 130
 -Paragraph 14-26

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease">
    <definition>The net change between the beginning and ending balance of cash and cash equivalents</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 26

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit">
    <definition>The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher AICPA
 -Name Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB)
 -Number 12
 -Paragraph 10

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 02
 -Paragraph 31
 -Article 5

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 04
 -Article 3

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInPayablesToBrokerDealers">
    <definition>The net change during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of obligations incurred arising from transactions with broker-dealers, such as amounts due on margin and unsettled cash transactions; includes payables to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensation">
    <definition>The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock options, amortization of restricted stock, and adjustment for officers compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 28

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_AccountsReceivableNetCurrent">
    <definition>Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 02
 -Paragraph 3
 -Subparagraph a(1)
 -Article 5

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 02
 -Paragraph 4
 -Article 5

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividends">
    <definition>The cash outflow from the entity's earnings to the shareholders.</definition>
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 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 18

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 20
 -Subparagraph a

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfShortTermDebt">
    <definition>The net cash inflow (outflow) for borrowing having original maturities of three months or less may be reported net in this item.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 18

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="dei_AmendmentFlag">
    <definition>If the value is true, then the document as an amendment to previously-filed/accepted document.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="dei_EntityFilerCategory">
    <definition>Indicate whether registrants are (1) Large accelerated filers, (2) Accelerated filers, (3) Non-accelerated filers, or (4) Smaller reporting companies. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents">
    <definition>The effect of exchange rate changes on cash balances held in foreign currencies.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 25

</reference>
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  <Element Id="br_IncreaseDecreaseInCashSecuritiesSegregatedUnderFederalOtherRegulations">
    <definition>Increase/(Decrease) Cash and Securities Segregated Under Federal and Other Regulations</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="dei_CurrentFiscalYearEndDate">
    <definition>End date of current fiscal year</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_FeesAndCommissions">
    <definition>Total fees and commissions earned from providing services such as leasing of space or maintaining: (1) depositor accounts; (2) transfer agent; (3) fiduciary and trust; (4) brokerage and underwriting; (5) mortgage; (6) credit cards; (7) correspondent clearing; and (8) other such services and activities performed for others.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher OTS
 -Name Federal Regulation (FR)
 -Number Title 12
 -Chapter V
 -Section 563c.102
 -Paragraph 13
 -Subsection II

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 04
 -Paragraph 13
 -Article 9

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_CommonStockValue">
    <definition>Value of issued common stock that may be calculated differently depending on whether the stock is issued at par value, no par or stated value. Note: elements for number of common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 02
 -Article 5

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationOperatingActivities">
    <definition>Reductions in the entity's income taxes that arise when compensation cost (from non-qualified share-based compensation) recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds compensation cost from share-based compensation recognized in financial statements. This element reduces net cash provided by operating activities.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 123R
 -Paragraph A96

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationFinancingActivities">
    <definition>Reductions in the entity's income taxes that arise when compensation cost (from non-qualified share-based compensation) recognized on the entity's tax return exceeds compensation cost from share-based compensation recognized in financial statements. This element represents the cash inflow reported in the enterprise's financing activities.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 123R
 -Paragraph A240
 -Subparagraph i

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF)
 -Number 00-15
 -Paragraph 3

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 123R
 -Paragraph 2

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="us-gaap_OtherAdjustmentsForNoncashItemsIncludedInIncomeLossFromContinuingOperations">
    <definition>Transactions that result in no cash inflows or outflows in the period in which they occur, but affect net income and thus are removed when calculating net cash flow from operating activities using the indirect method. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 28

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities">
    <definition>The net cash inflow (outflow) from investing activity.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
 -Number 95
 -Paragraph 26

</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense">
    <definition>The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of nonsales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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  <Element Id="us-gaap_Assets">
    <definition>Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events.</definition>
    <reference>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher FASB
 -Name Statement of Financial Accounting Concepts (CON)
 -Number 6
 -Paragraph 25

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
 -Publisher SEC
 -Name Regulation S-X (SX)
 -Number 210
 -Section 02
 -Paragraph 18
 -Article 5

</reference>
  </Element>
  <Element Id="dei_EntityWellKnownSeasonedIssuer">
    <definition>Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A.</definition>
    <reference>No authoritative reference available.</reference>
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    <definition>Disclosure of components of a stock option or other award plan under which share-based compensation is awarded to employees, typically comprised of the amount of unearned compensation (deferred compensation cost), compensation expense, and changes in the quantity and fair value of the shares granted, exercised, forfeited, and issued and outstanding pertaining to that plan.  Disclosure may also include nature and general terms of such arrangements that existed during the period and potential effects of those arrangements on shareholders, effect of compensation cost arising from share-based payment arrangements on the income statement, method of estimating the fair value of the goods or services received, or the fair value of the equity instruments granted, during the period, cash flow effects resulting from share-based payment arrangements and, for registrants that accelerate vesting of out of the money share options, reasons for the decision to accelerate.</definition>
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    <definition>Indicate "Yes" or "No" whether registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A.</definition>
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    <definition>Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer).</definition>
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