CONTINGENCIES, COMMITMENTS AND GUARANTEES (Details - Long term purchase commitments) (USD $) In Billions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Other Commitments
Other Commitments	$ 2.5

The amount the entity has committed to invest in limited partnerships, private equities, hedge funds and mutual funds, and to purchase and develop real estate in the U.S. and abroad.

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