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Derivative Instruments - Summary of Notional for VIE Derivatives Outstanding (Detail) - Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Interest Rate Swaps [Member] |  |
Schedule Of Loans And Allowance For Loan By Class Individually And Collectively Evaluated For Impairment [Line Items] |  |
Derivative products, Notional Amount | $ 1,399,532 | $ 1,483,491
Interest Rate Swaps-Pay-Fixed/Receive-Variable [Member] |  |
Schedule Of Loans And Allowance For Loan By Class Individually And Collectively Evaluated For Impairment [Line Items] |  |
Derivative products, Notional Amount | 1,176,748 | 2,479,244
Currency Swaps [Member] |  |
Schedule Of Loans And Allowance For Loan By Class Individually And Collectively Evaluated For Impairment [Line Items] |  |
Derivative products, Notional Amount | 344,992 | 394,541
Other Credit Derivatives [Member] |  |
Schedule Of Loans And Allowance For Loan By Class Individually And Collectively Evaluated For Impairment [Line Items] |  |
Derivative products, Notional Amount | $ 10,254 | $ 12,100

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