ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), Schedule of Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
Unrealized gain (loss) on available for sale securities and non-credit portion of other-than-temporary impairment losses	[1]	$ 1,099	$ 2,337	$ (5,692)	$ 2,313
Net change in currency translations and net investment hedges, net of tax	[1]	10,714	(15,279)	4,099	(21,719)
Net change in cash flow hedges, net of tax	[1]	(11,469)	(1,501)	(8,204)	(1,501)
Net other comprehensive income (loss) for the period, net of tax		$ 344	$ (14,443)	$ (9,797)	$ (20,907)

[1] All components of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, are attributable to Raymond James Financial, Inc.