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Acquisitions and Divestitures (Merger and Integration Expenses) (Details) - Capital Bank Financial Corporation $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Merger and integration expense | $ 56,748
Professional fees |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Merger and integration expense | 28,151
Employee compensation, incentives and benefits |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Merger and integration expense | 17,077
Contract employment and outsourcing |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Merger and integration expense | 1,270
Miscellaneous expense |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Merger and integration expense | 1,291
All other expense |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Merger and integration expense | $ 8,959

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