Cost of equity to discount the cash flow using the ibbotson build-up method.

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]

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The percentage of goodwill balance over company's overall goodwill

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Total loss recognized during the period from the impairment of goodwill plus the loss recognized in the period resulting from the impairment of the carrying amount of intangible assets, other than goodwill.

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Amount of fair value of reporting unit in excess of carrying amount.

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Percentage of fair value of reporting unit in excess of carrying amount.

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Goodwill and other intangible assets - Additional information 2 (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2024	Sep. 30, 2024	Jul. 31, 2023
Goodwill and other intangible assets
Percent of company's total goodwill balance	93.00%
Minimum
Goodwill and other intangible assets
Cost of equity discount rate		11.99%
Maximum
Goodwill and other intangible assets
Cost of equity discount rate		15.93%
BPPR
Goodwill and other intangible assets
Goodwill impairment recognized	$ 0
Percentage excess of fair value of reporting unit over equity value	303.00%		468.00%
Fair Value Excess Over Carrying Amount	$ 3,700,000,000		$ 3,700,000,000
PB
Goodwill and other intangible assets
Goodwill impairment recognized	$ 0
Percentage excess of fair value of reporting unit over equity value	34.00%		8.00%
Fair Value Excess Over Carrying Amount	$ 584,000,000		$ 129,000,000