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Bank segment - Repurchase Agreements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Gross amount of recognized liabilities | $ 65 | $ 65
Gross amount offset in the Balance Sheets | 0 | 0
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase | 65 | 65
Commercial account holders |  |
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase | 65 | 65
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase collateral, financial instruments | 90 | 92
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase, cash collateral pledged | 0 | 0
American Savings Bank (ASB) |  |
Offsetting Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
FHLB advances | 25 |
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase | $ 65 | $ 65

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