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DEBT (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
1 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Jun. 30, 2012
VIEs
Assets management business in Europe
Jun. 30, 2012
3.20% senior notes due 2017
Lines of Credit:        
Debt issued, aggregate amount       $ 600
Debt instrument, interest rate added to variable base rate (as a percent)       3.20%
Percentage of ownership interest in the finance subsidiary, which issued the senior notes       100.00%
Net proceeds from unsecured senior notes, after deducting underwriters commissions and offering expenses       595
Increase in long-term debt as a result of acquisition     92  
Long-term debt, including current portion, carrying value 4,562 3,362    
Long-term debt, including current portion, fair value $ 4,908 $ 3,676