Investments In Securities and Fair Value (Schedule of Variable Interest Entities) (Details) - Other investments $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Line Items]
Carrying Value	$ 12,482
Estimated Fair Value	13,614
Maximum Potential Loss (a)	21,398
Tax Credit LPs
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Line Items]
Carrying Value	267
Estimated Fair Value	267
Maximum Potential Loss (a)	1,768
Real Estate LLCs or LPs
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Line Items]
Carrying Value	5,090
Estimated Fair Value	6,680
Maximum Potential Loss (a)	6,675
Small Business Investment LPs
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Line Items]
Carrying Value	7,125
Estimated Fair Value	6,667
Maximum Potential Loss (a)	$ 12,955

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