Commitments and Guarantees - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Unfunded commitments to extend credit	$ 23,570	$ 22,580
Unfunded commitments to extend credit, short term	75.00%
Term of unfunded commitment	1 year
Cash collateral provided for securities lending	$ 21,740	20,120
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Cash collateral received in connection to securities finance activities	$ 3,790	$ 3,270