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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (DETAILS) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2009
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Blackstone Debt Advisors [Member]
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| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
| Number of CLOs where related party is collateral manager | 4 | ||
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Blackstone Alternative Asset Management [Member]
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| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
| Number of hedge fund investments where related party is manager | 2 | ||
| Number of credit fund investments where related party is manager | 1 | ||
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Blackstone Group [Member]
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| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||
| Management fees paid to related party | $ 2 | $ 2 | $ 1 |
| Percentage of voting rights of related party held in investment portfolio | 1.00% | ||