Fair value measurement with unobservable inputs reconciliation recurring basis additions through acquisition.

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Fair value measurement with unobservable inputs reconciliation recurring basis asset reclassification adjustment.

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Fair value measurement with unobservable inputs reconciliation recurring basis capitalization of interest.

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This item represents the amount of the total realized and unrealized gains or losses for the period which are included in the statement of income (or changes in net assets) in trading revenues; the fair value of which assets was or is measured on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 820

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 2

-Subparagraph (c)(1)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7578670&loc=d3e19207-110258

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

-Number 157

-Paragraph 32

-Subparagraph c(1)

-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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Amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income, arising from assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (level 3).

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Issues that have taken place during the period in relation to assets measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

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Purchases that have taken place during the period in relation to assets measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

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Sales that have taken place during the period in relation to assets measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

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Settlements that have taken place during the period in relation to assets measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

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Transfers into assets measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy that have taken place during the period.

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Transfers out of assets measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy that have taken place during the period.

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This element represents an asset measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) which is required for reconciliation purposes of beginning and ending balances.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 820

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 2

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-Number 157

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-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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Fair Value Measurements (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Reconciliation for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Beginning Balance	$ 15,462	$ 29,383	$ 15,022	$ 31,274
Realized gains (losses) included in net income	0	82	14	(233)
Unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income	2,913	8,160	4,291	7,518
Reclassification adjustment			(952)
Purchases
Capitalization of interest				1,214
Additions through acquisition				1,194
Sales
Issues
Settlements		(695)		(4,037)
Transfers into Level 3
Transfers out of Level 3	(3,033)	(12,453)	(3,033)	(12,453)
Ending Balance	15,342	24,477	15,342	24,477
Trust preferred securities [Member]
Reconciliation for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Beginning Balance	12,672	1,473	12,785	1,433
Realized gains (losses) included in net income	0	0		(256)
Unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income	2,670	8,513	3,509	7,595
Reclassification adjustment			(952)
Purchases
Capitalization of interest				1,214
Additions through acquisition
Sales
Issues
Settlements
Transfers into Level 3
Transfers out of Level 3
Ending Balance	15,342	9,986	15,342	9,986
Other equity securities [Member]
Reconciliation for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Beginning Balance	2,790	27,910	2,237	29,841
Realized gains (losses) included in net income	0	82	14	23
Unrealized gains (losses) included in other comprehensive income	243	(353)	782	(77)
Reclassification adjustment
Purchases
Capitalization of interest
Additions through acquisition				1,194
Sales
Issues
Settlements		(695)		(4,037)
Transfers into Level 3
Transfers out of Level 3	(3,033)	(12,453)	(3,033)	(12,453)
Ending Balance		$ 14,491		$ 14,491