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FAIR VALUE (Details 5) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2013
Valuation Methodologies |
Minimum number of quoted market prices used in determining fair value of available-for-sale investment securities | 2
Number of trust preferred securities included in Level 3 available-for-sale securities | 4
Percentage of total available-for-sale securities represented by Level 3 available-for-sale securities, maximum | 1.00%
Minimum number of quoted market prices traditionally used in determining fair value of level 3 available-for-sale securities | 2
Equity swap agreements |
Valuation Methodologies |
Term of contract | 5 years
Foreign exchange options |
Valuation Methodologies |
Term of contract | 5 years
Interest rate swaps |
Valuation Methodologies |
Valuation adjustment due to counterparty credit risk | 0.4

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- Definition The minimum number of quoted market prices obtained from independent external brokers or prices obtained from independent external pricing service providers that are used in determining the fair value of available-for-sale securities. Fair values are generally determined by reference to the average of at least two independent broker prices obtained. + References No definition available. + Details
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