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Financial Instruments - Investments in Company-Sponsored Funds (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 5,439
Unfunded Commitments	802
Hedge Funds [Member]
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Fair Value	1,777
Redemption Frequency	Quarterly - Annually
Redemption Notice Period, Minimum	30 days
Redemption Notice Period, Maximum	120 days
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Fair Value	3,662
Unfunded Commitments	$ 802

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The amount of unfunded commitments for which the entity is obligated, to those certain investments for which net asset value per share is calculated (including by unit, membership interest, or other equity (ownership interest) unit measure) (alternative investments).

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Fair value portion of investment securities, including, but not limited to, marketable securities, derivative financial instruments, and investments accounted for under the equity method.

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