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INVESTMENTS - Summary of Funded Capital and Unfunded Capital Commitments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Schedule of Investments [Line Items] |  |
Total unfunded capital commitments | $ 50 | $ 57
Senior Direct Lending Program |  |
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] |  |
Total capital funded | 5,160 | 5,127
Total unfunded capital commitments | 217 | 294
Senior Direct Lending Program | Ares Capital Corporation |  |
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] |  |
Total capital funded | 1,282 | 1,274
Total unfunded capital commitments | $ 50 | $ 68

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