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Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 6 Months Ended |  | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2013 Pantheon's prior owner [Member] | Dec. 31, 2013 Scenario, Forecast [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies |  |  |
Co-investment commitments in partnership | $ 71.3 |  |
Reimbursable amount of investment commitments |  | 32.7 |
Acquisition agreements contingency liability | 465.0 |  |
Expected payments to settle contingent obligations | 217.0 |  | 0
Expected payments related to equity method investments | 142.0 |  |
Net present value of expected payments to settle contingent obligations | $ 44.3 |  |

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