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Asset Securitizations (Details Textuals) $ in Billions | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
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American Express Travel Related Services Company Inc [Member] |
Securitized Trusts [Line Items] |
Subordinated securities owned | $ 1.0

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- Definition Represents subordinated interests in the securitized Card Member loans, including rated and unrated investments in tranches of the securitization (subordinated securities). + References No definition available. + Details
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