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Investments in Qualified Affordable Housing Partnerships, Tax Credit and Other Investments, Net and Variable Interest Entities - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Investments in Tax Credit and Other Investments, Net [Line Items] |  |
Minimum compliance period to fully utilize tax credits | 15 years |
Investments in tax credit and other investments, net |  |
Investments in Tax Credit and Other Investments, Net [Line Items] |  |
Equity securities with readily determinable fair value | $ 24.0 | $ 26.6
Investments In Tax Credit And Other Investments, Net And Other Assets |  |
Investments in Tax Credit and Other Investments, Net [Line Items] |  |
Equity securities without readily determinable fair value, amount | $ 36.5 | $ 33.1

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