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Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2014
Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract] |
Ownership interests in certain subsidiaries under equity method investment, maximum | 100.00%
Voting rights in investment businesses not traded publicly accounted for under the cost method, Maximum | 20.00%
Impact of French Tax Law Change | $ 5.7

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- Definition Voting rights in investment businesses not traded publicly accounted for under the cost method, Maximum + References No definition available. + Details
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