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Effect of Master Netting Arrangements on Presentation of Derivative Assets and Liabilities in Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition (Parenthetical) (Detail) (Treasury Options, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Treasury Options
   
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Gross Amounts Of Recognized Assets $ 4,100us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability
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$ 2,600us-gaap_DerivativeFairValueOfDerivativeLiability
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