The fair value of collateral received by the entity associated with securities borrowed that must be returned if the counterparty fulfills its obligations. It appears on the balance sheet as a liability and has a corresponding asset that appears on the balance sheet called Securities Received as Collateral.

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Amount of secured borrowings in excess of (less than) the liability for repurchase agreements and securities lending transactions, before offset, included in offsetting disclosures.

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Commitments, contingencies, and guarantees Commitments, Contingencies, And Guarantees (Transactions accounted for as secured borrowings) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Transfer of Certain Financial Assets Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Securities lending collateral	$ 1,140	$ 1,046
Securities lending payable	1,141	$ 1,047
Overnight and Continuous [Member]
Transfer of Certain Financial Assets Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Secured Borrowings, Gross, Difference, Amount	(1)
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] \| Overnight and Continuous [Member]
Transfer of Certain Financial Assets Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Securities lending collateral	449
U.S. Treasury And Agency [Member] \| Overnight and Continuous [Member]
Transfer of Certain Financial Assets Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Securities lending collateral	53
Foreign Government Debt [Member] \| Overnight and Continuous [Member]
Transfer of Certain Financial Assets Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Securities lending collateral	324
Corporate [Member] \| Overnight and Continuous [Member]
Transfer of Certain Financial Assets Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Securities lending collateral	4
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] \| Overnight and Continuous [Member]
Transfer of Certain Financial Assets Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Securities lending collateral	38
Equity Securities [Member] \| Overnight and Continuous [Member]
Transfer of Certain Financial Assets Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Securities lending collateral	$ 272