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Derivatives and Hedging Activity - Summary of Amounts of Derivative Gains (Losses) Recognized In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gains (losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ (15.7)	$ 15.0	$ (11.5)
Derivative gains (losses) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into income (effective portion)	5.7	(5.2)	(8.2)
Interest Rate Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gains (losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	(9.3)	(0.9)	12.4
Derivative gains (losses) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into income (effective portion)	1.1	0.4	0.1
Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gains (losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	(6.4)	15.9	(23.9)
Derivative gains (losses) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into income (effective portion)	4.6	(5.6)	(8.3)
Commission Revenue [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gains (losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	(3.1)	10.4	(24.0)
Derivative gains (losses) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into income (effective portion)	2.3	(8.7)	(9.1)
Commission Revenue [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gains (losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	(3.1)	10.4	(24.0)
Derivative gains (losses) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into income (effective portion)	2.3	(8.7)	(9.1)
Compensation Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gains (losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1.9)	3.2	0.1
Derivative gains (losses) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into income (effective portion)	1.3	1.8	0.5
Compensation Expense [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gains (losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1.9)	3.2	0.1
Derivative gains (losses) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into income (effective portion)	1.3	1.8	0.5
Operating Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gains (losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1.4)	2.3
Derivative gains (losses) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into income (effective portion)	1.0	1.3	0.3
Operating Expense [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gains (losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1.4)	2.3
Derivative gains (losses) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into income (effective portion)	1.0	1.3	0.3
Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gains (losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	(9.3)	(0.9)	12.4
Derivative gains (losses) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into income (effective portion)	1.1	0.4	0.1
Interest Expense [Member] | Interest Rate Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative gains (losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss	(9.3)	(0.9)	12.4
Derivative gains (losses) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into income (effective portion)	$ 1.1	$ 0.4	$ 0.1

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