Indefinite and Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]

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Reflects net changes to the recorded value of intangible assets for foreign currency translation adjustments needed to revise the carrying amount to fair value.

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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

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Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges.

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Goodwill and intangible assets - Intangible Assets by Business Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019
Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance				$ 3,107	$ 3,220
Amortization	$ (26)	$ (26)	$ (30)	(78)	(89)
Foreign currency translation				(3)	(7)
Ending Balance	3,026		3,124	3,026	3,124
Investment Services
Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance				678	758
Amortization				(54)	(61)
Foreign currency translation				1	(1)
Ending Balance	625		696	625	696
Investment and Wealth Management
Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance				1,580	1,613
Amortization				(24)	(28)
Foreign currency translation				(4)	(6)
Ending Balance	1,552		1,579	1,552	1,579
Other
Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance				849	849
Amortization				0	0
Foreign currency translation				0	0
Ending Balance	$ 849		$ 849	$ 849	$ 849