GUARANTEES AND COMMITMENTS - Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalent Item [Line Items]
Restricted cash	$ 24,253	$ 19,542
Asset pledged as collateral
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalent Item [Line Items]
Financial instruments, owned, at fair value	11,700	7,200
Cash and due from banks
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalent Item [Line Items]
Restricted cash	4,004	3,325
Deposits with banks, net of allowance
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalent Item [Line Items]
Restricted cash	$ 20,249	$ 16,217

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-Topic 940
-SubTopic 320
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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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