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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Principles of Consolidation (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Consolidated VIEs, assets	$ 4,500.0
Consolidated VIEs, liabilities	4,300.0
Collateralized Loan Obligations
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Investments in CLOs	$ 191.6

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