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Recent Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Sep. 30, 2012
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements – There were no accounting pronouncements issued during the quarter ended September 30, 2012 but not yet adopted that are expected to impact Northern Trust’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.