Regulatory Requirements and Other Restrictions (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Banking and Thrift [Abstract]
Net reserve requirement	$ 303

Amount an institution is required to maintain in the form of vault cash or deposits with the Federal Reserve Bank based on specified percentages of certain deposit types, subject to various adjustments

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