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General and administrative expenses (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020
General And Administrative Expenses [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Outsourcing costs |  | $ 206 | $ 201 | $ 207 | $ 407 | $ 422
IT expenses |  | 256 | 266 | 220 | 522 | 452
Consulting, legal and audit fees |  | 130 | 99 | 156 | 229 | 310
Real estate and logistics costs |  | 151 | 152 | 163 | 302 | 323
Market data services |  | 105 | 102 | 101 | 206 | 199
Marketing and communication |  | 52 | 42 | 36 | 94 | 76
Travel and entertainment |  | 13 | 9 | 11 | 21 | 60
Litigation, regulatory and similar matters | [1] | 63 | 9 | 2 | 72 | 8
Other | [2] | 126 | 210 | 167 | 337 | 346
of which: UK and German bank levies |  | (11) | 41 | 3 | 30 | 17
Total general and administrative expenses |  | $ 1,103 | $ 1,089 | $ 1,063 | $ 2,192 | $ 2,196
[1] | <div>Reflects the net increase in / (release of) provisions for litigation, regulatory and similar matters recognized in the income statement. Refer to Note 14 for more information</div>
[2] | <div>Includes charitable donations.</div>

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