Regulatory Requirements - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Regulated Operations [Abstract]
Common equity tier one risk-based capital ratio, internal minimum	11.00%
Tier one risk-based capital ratio, internal minimum	11.00%
Total risk-based capital ratio, internal minimum	13.00%
Tier one leverage ratio, internal minimum	11.00%
Capital benefit used in the computation of common equity tier one capital	$ 14.8

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