Business Combinations - Schedule of Other Assets Acquired (Details) - CIT Group Inc. $ in Millions	Jan. 03, 2022 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Low-income housing tax credits and other investments	$ 777
Right of use assets	327
Premises and equipment	230
Fair value of derivative financial instruments	209
Counterparty receivables	133
Other	522
Total other assets	$ 2,198

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