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ORGANIZATIONS (DETAILS) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2011 Alliance Bernstein [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 AXA Equitable [Member]	Mar. 31, 2011 AXA Equitable [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 AXA Equitable [Member]	Mar. 31, 2011 Parent Company [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Parent Company [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Parent Company [Member]
Sale of interest in AlllianceBerstein's consolidated Australian JV					50.00%
Economic Interest In Subsidiary		36.60%		37.30%		63.50%	64.60%
Purchase of interest in subsidiary	50.00%
Puarchase value of interest in subsidiary	$ 21
Increase in Equity			6
Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease)			$ (27)

Represents the purchase by the parent of an additional equity interest in a subsidiary during the period, thereby effecting a change in total (consolidated) equity attributable to the parent. The purchase of the additional equity interest represented by this element increases the parent's controlling interest in the subsidiary.

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