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Investments in Affiliates and Affiliate Sponsored Investment Products - Affiliate Accounted For Under Equity Method (Details) - Affiliates accounted for under the equity method - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |  |
Unconsolidated VIE Net Assets | $ 1,594.4 | $ 1,047.6
Carrying Value and Maximum Exposure to Loss | $ 2,765.7 | $ 2,846.8

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