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Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Jul. 31, 2013
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Number of US Options Exchanges 2ice_NumberofUSOptionsExchanges  
NYSE AMEX OPTION [Member]    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Number of External Investors, Significant Equity Interest Sold 7ice_NumberofExternalInvestorsSignificantEquityInterestSold
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Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners   16.00%us-gaap_MinorityInterestOwnershipPercentageByNoncontrollingOwners
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Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent   84.00%us-gaap_MinorityInterestOwnershipPercentageByParent
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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Fair Value $ 130us-gaap_RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityFairValue
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