Collateral (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015
Settlement Guarantee Management [Abstract]
Cash equivalents	$ 1,041	$ 1,023
Pledged securities at market value	151	154
Letters of credit	1,131	1,178
Guarantees	935	971
Total	$ 3,258	$ 3,326

The Company holds cash deposits and other noncash assets from certain customers in order to ensure their performance of settlement obligations arising from credit, debit and travelers cheque product clearings. The cash collateral assets are restricted and fully offset by corresponding liabilities and both balances are presented on the consolidated balance sheet. Noncash collateral assets are held on behalf of the Company by a third party and are not recorded on the Company's consolidated balance sheet.

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