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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details) - 60-year Hybrid Subordinated Notes - Hybrid subordinated notes - Subsequent event | Jul. 08, 2020 USD ($)
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Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Principal amount of debt | $ 1,000,000,000.0
Term of debt instrument | 60 years
Earliest redemption year | 10 years
Periodic redemption period following year 10 | 5 years

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