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BORROWINGS - Supplemental Cash Flows (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Corporate borrowings |
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [abstract] |
Beginning Balance | $ 2,101
Cash Flows | 4
Acquisition | 0
Foreign Exchange Movement | (112)
Ending Balance | 1,993
Non-recourse borrowings |
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [abstract] |
Beginning Balance | 8,063
Cash Flows | 3,951
Acquisition | 1,484
Foreign Exchange Movement | (385)
Ending Balance | $ 13,113

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