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New Accounting Pronouncements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Other operating expenses	$ 76,785	$ 61,311	$ 231,122	$ 209,581
ASU 2018-02 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Reclassification adjustment related to cash flow hedges and investment portfolio credit risk			3,000
ASU 2016-18 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Decrease in net cash provided by operating activities				$ 48,100
ASU 2014-09 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Cumulative effect on retained earnings			3,900
Capital raising and advisory fee revenues	$ 25,900		25,900
Other operating expenses			$ 25,900