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Recent Accounting Pronouncements	12 Months Ended
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Dec. 31, 2012
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Note 2 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements There were no accounting pronouncements issued during the year ended December 31, 2012 but not yet adopted that are expected to impact Northern Trust’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.