Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Derivatives - Sales and Trading Revenue (Details)

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Derivatives - Sales and Trading Revenue (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Trading Activity, Gains and Losses, Net [Line Items]      
Sales and Trading Revenue $ 6,309us-gaap_TradingGainsLosses $ 7,056us-gaap_TradingGainsLosses $ 5,870us-gaap_TradingGainsLosses
Brokerage commissions and asset management fee revenue | Global Markets      
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