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Stockholders' Equity - Summary of Other Equity Reserves and Subordinated Notes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Disclosure Of Reserves Within Equity And Subordinated Notes [Abstract] |  |
Other equity reserves | $ (2,365) | $ (2,453)
Subordinated liabilities | 994 | 0
Total Other Equity Reserves And Subordinated Notes | $ (1,371) | $ (2,453)

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