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Organization and Nature of Operations (Details) (USD $) In Trillions, unless otherwise specified | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 item segment
Organization and Nature of Operations [Abstract] |
Operations in number of continents | 6
Total number of U.S. listed companies | 2,602
Approximate combined market capitalization, U.S. | $ 6.3
Total number of listed companies within Nordic and Baltic exchanges | 752
Approximate combined market capitalization | $ 1.2

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