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Recent Accounting Pronouncements	3 Months Ended
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Mar. 31, 2012
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements – There are no accounting pronouncements that were issued during the quarter ended March 31, 2012 but not yet adopted that are expected to impact Northern Trust’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.