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Operating Units Investment Segment (Details) (Investment Funds [Member], USD $) In Billions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Fair value of our interest in Funds of subsidiary	$ 5.1	$ 3.7
Investment in Funds [Member] | Principal Owners and Affiliates [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Related party transaction, balance	$ 5.7	$ 4.7

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Related party transaction, balance

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The fair value of investment held in the subsidiary investment funds by the limited liability company or limited partnership.

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