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Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]      
Financial guarantees obtained   $ 18 $ 20
Margin deposits contributed to Cantor Fitzgerald   19  
Line of credit, outstanding amount     11
Voluntary accommodation program 62    
Clearinghouse Credit Facilities [Member]
     
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]      
Credit facilities, total   311 312
Line of credit facility, available liquidity   218 219
Credit facility, regulatory requirements amount   93 93
Line of credit, outstanding amount   0 11
Escrow Agreement [Member]
     
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]      
Contingency, accrual   11  
Property Lease Guarantee [Member]
     
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]      
Other guarantees   15 16
Performance guarantees [Member]
     
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]      
Other guarantees   $ 2 $ 2