Receivable from Mutual Funds, Insurance Companies, and Other - Composition of Partnership's Receivable from Mutual Funds, Insurance Companies and Other (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Brokers And Dealers [Abstract]
Fees from mutual fund and insurance companies	$ 278	$ 279	$ 273
Deposit for Canadian retirement accounts	273	257
Other receivables	4	4
Total	$ 555	$ 540

Amount due from mutual funds, insurance companies and other for fees and charges arising from transactions related to the entity's brokerage activities and operations.

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