Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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Goodwill - Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 2,228	$ 2,228	$ 2,228
Goodwill accumulated impairment losses	54
Global Banking [Member]
Goodwill And Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 612
Carrying value as a percent of fair value	97.00%