INVESTMENTS (Details 10) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2011
Investments in Alternative Investment Funds
Alternative investment funds, fair value	$ 3,467,000,000
Alternative investment funds, unfunded commitments	2,243,000,000
Alternative investment funds, NAV provided by third party asset manager	700,000,000
Hedge funds
Investments in Alternative Investment Funds
Alternative investment funds, fair value	949,000,000
Alternative investment funds, unfunded commitments	9,000,000
Alternative investment funds, redemption frequency (if currently eligible)	Monthly, quarterly, annually
Alternative investment funds, redemption notice period	10-95 days
Private equity funds
Investments in Alternative Investment Funds
Alternative investment funds, fair value	2,144,000,000
Alternative investment funds, unfunded commitments	2,036,000,000
Alternative investment funds, carried at cost	11,000,000
Real estate funds
Investments in Alternative Investment Funds
Alternative investment funds, fair value	374,000,000
Alternative investment funds, unfunded commitments	$ 198,000,000

The fair value of alternative investment funds that calculate net asset value per share, which are carried at cost.

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The fair value of alternative investment funds that calculate net asset value per share.

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The amount of alternative investment funds that calculate net asset value per share, for which the net asset value (NAV) is provided by third party asset managers.

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The redemption frequency of alternative investment funds that calculate net asset value per share.

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The redemption notice period of alternative investment funds that calculates net asset value per share.

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The amount of unfunded commitments related to alternative investment funds that calculate net asset value per share.

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The balance of an investment can be reported as number of shares, principal amount or an alternative measure of other kinds of investments (i.e. ounces for gold). Use the appropriate balance concept for the investment.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

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-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

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Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

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-Article 12

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