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Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees (Details) $ in Millions	15 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Commitments, Contingencies And Guarantees [Abstract]
Net Loss from Unsecured Customer Receivables	$ 119

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Net Loss from Unsecured Customer Receivables due to the sudden movement in the Swiss franc.

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