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Investment Securities - Investments In Private Equity Funds Subject to Lock-Up Periods (Details) - Private equity funds $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)
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Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items] |
Fair Value | $ 129.2
1 – 3 years |
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items] |
Fair Value | 0.3
3 – 5 years |
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items] |
Fair Value | 24.3
5 – 10 years |
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items] |
Fair Value | 84.8
Greater than 10 years |
Debt and Equity Securities, FV-NI [Line Items] |
Fair Value | $ 19.8

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