Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Foreign exchange
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Other trading revenue (loss)
Trading Gain (Loss)
Total foreign exchange and other trading revenue
Foreign Exchange And Other Trading Activities
The aggregate foreign currency transaction gain or loss (both realized and unrealized) included in determining net income for the reporting period. Excludes foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity and intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements. For certain enterprises, primarily banks, that are dealers in foreign exchange, foreign currency transaction gains or losses may be disclosed as dealer gains or losses. Includes realized and unrealized gains and losses related to the derivatives trading portfolio, including credit default swaps, interest rate swaps and interest rate options.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Table]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Securities available-for-sale
Available-for-sale Securities [Member]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Interest rate swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Foreign exchange contracts
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Underlying Asset Class [Axis]
Underlying Asset Class [Axis]
Underlying Asset Class [Domain]
Underlying Asset Class [Domain]
Forecasted Foreign Currency
Forecasted Foreign Currency [Member]
Forecasted Foreign Currency [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Cash flow hedges
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Net investment hedging
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Line Items]
Counterparty default losses recorded
Derivative, Loss on Derivative
Original maturities, maximum, of hedged instruments
Hedged Instruments Maturity Upper Limit
Hedged Instruments Maturity Upper Limit
Hedged financial instruments
Derivative, Amount of Hedged Item
Hedged financial instruments, notional amount of derivative
Derivative, Notional Amount
Original maturities, minimum, of hedged instruments
Hedged Instrument Maturity Lower Limit
Hedged Instrument Maturity Lower Limit
Gain or (loss) recognized in accumulated OCI on derivatives
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Amount of gain/(loss) to be reclassified in next 12 months from AOCI to earnings
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Hedging derivatives, maturities, maximum
Derivative, Remaining Maturity
Non-derivative financial instruments designated as hedges of net investments in foreign subsidiaries were all long-term liabilities of BNY Mellon in various currencies
Notional Amount of Nonderivative Instruments
Value-at-risk methodology assumed holding period for instruments
Value At Risk Assumed Holding Period For Instruments
Value At Risk Assumed Holding Period For Instruments
Value-at-risk methodology confidence level percentage
Value At Risk Confidence Level
VAR confidence level
Additional collateral The Bank of New York Mellon would have to post for existing collateral arrangements, if The Bank of New York Mellon had fallen below investment grade
Additional Collateral, Aggregate Fair Value
Receivables [Abstract]
Loans and asset quality
Financing Receivables [Text Block]
Schedule of Financing Receivables Past Due [Table]
Schedule of Financing Receivables Past Due [Table]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Axis]
Products and Services [Domain]
Products and Services [Domain]
Domestic
Domestic [Member]
Domestic
Class of Financing Receivable, Type [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type [Axis]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type [Domain]
Class of Financing Receivable, Type [Domain]
Commercial real estate
Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Segment [Member]
Wealth management loans and mortgages
Wealth Management Loans And Mortgages Portfolio Segment [Member]
Wealth Management Loans And Mortgages Portfolio Segment
Other residential mortgages
Residential Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financial institutions
Financial Institutions Portfolio [Member]
Financial Institutions Portfolio
Financing Receivables, Period Past Due [Axis]
Financing Receivables, Period Past Due [Axis]
Financing Receivables, Period Past Due [Domain]
Financing Receivables, Period Past Due [Domain]
30 to 59 Days Past Due
Financing Receivables, 30 to 59 Days Past Due [Member]
60 to 89 Days Past Due
Financing Receivables, 60 to 89 Days Past Due [Member]
Equal to Greater than 90 Days Past Due
Financing Receivables, Equal to Greater than 90 Days Past Due [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Total past due loans
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due
Amount by which interest income would have increased if nonperforming loans at period-end had been performing for the entire period
Loans and Leases Receivable, Impaired, Interest Lost on Nonaccrual Loans
Other Assets [Abstract]
Corporate/bank-owned life insurance
Life Insurance, Corporate or Bank Owned, Amount
Accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable, Net
Fails to deliver
Receivables from Brokers-Dealers and Clearing Organizations
Software
Capitalized Computer Software, Net
Prepaid pension assets
Defined Benefit Plan Prepaid Benefit Cost
The aggregated funded status of all overfunded plans, which is recognized as an asset in the statement of financial position.
Renewable energy investments
Renewable Energy Investments
Renewable Energy Investments
Income taxes receivable
Income Taxes Receivable
Equity in a joint venture and other investments
Equity In Joint Ventures And Other Investments
Equity in joint ventures and other investments
Qualified affordable housing project investments
Amortization Method Qualified Affordable Housing Project Investments
Prepaid expense
Prepaid Expense
Federal Reserve Bank stock
Federal Reserve Bank Stock
Fair value of hedging derivatives
Derivative Instruments in Hedges, Assets, at Fair Value
Seed capital
Seed Capital
Seed Capital investments
Other
Other Assets, Miscellaneous
Total other assets
Other Assets
Federal Home Loan Bank stock, at cost
Federal Home Loan Bank Stock
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Business Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
Investment Services
Investment Services Segment [Member]
Investment Services Segment [Member]
Investment Management
Investment Management Segment [Member]
Investment Management Segment [Member]
Other
Other Segments [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Goodwill
Dispositions
Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit
Foreign currency translation
Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Ending balance
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Number of reporting units
Number of Reporting Units
Goodwill impairment
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Income Statement [Abstract]
Fee and other revenue
Revenue, Net [Abstract]
Investment services fees:
Securities Servicing And Treasury Services Fees [Abstract]
Securities Servicing and Treasury Services Fees [Abstract]
Asset servicing
Asset Servicing
Fees earned for providing asset servicing, primarily institutional trust and custody fees, broker dealer services and securities lending.
Clearing services
Clearing Fees Revenue
Issuer services
Issuer Servicing
Fees earned for providing issuer servicing, primarily Corporate Trust, Depositary Receipts, employee investment plan services and shareowner services.
Treasury services
Treasury Services
Primarily reflects fees earned from funds transfer, cash management and liquidity management.
Total investment services fees
Securities Servicing And Treasury Services Fees
Fees earned for providing securities servicing and treasury services.
Investment management and performance fees
Asset Management Fees
Foreign exchange and other trading revenue
Financing-related fees
Financing Related Fees
Income from servicing real estate mortgages, credit cards, and other financial assets held by others. May also be net of any related impairment of fair value of capitalized service costs, includes capital market fees, loan commitment, fees and credit-related trade fees.
Distribution and servicing
Distribution And Servicing
Fees earned from mutual funds based on average assets in the funds and the sale of funds managed or administered.
Investment and other income
Investment And Other Income
Investment and other income includes income from insurance contracts, gains and losses on seed capital investments, lease residual gains, expense reimbursements from joint ventures, equity investment revenue or loss, asset-related gains, gains and losses on private equity investments, and other income (loss). Asset-related gains include loan, real estate and other asset dispositions. Expense reimbursements from joint ventures relate to expenses incurred by BNY Mellon on behalf of joint ventures. Other income (loss) primarily includes fees from transitional service agreements, foreign currency remeasurement gain (loss), other investments and various miscellaneous revenues.
Total fee revenue
Total Fee Revenue
Total fee revenue
Net securities gains (losses) — including other-than-temporary impairment
Marketable Securities, Gain (Loss)
Noncredit-related portion of other-than-temporary impairment (recognized in other comprehensive income)
Marketable Securities, Realized Loss, Other than Temporary Impairments, Amount
Net securities gains (losses)
Net Securities Gain (Loss)
This item represents the total realized gain (loss) included in earnings for the period as a result of selling marketable securities categorized as available-for-sale or held-to-maturity. Additionally, this item would include any losses recognized for other than temporary impairments of the subject investments in debt and equity securities.
Total fee and other revenue
Noninterest Income
Operations of consolidated investment management funds
Assets of Consolidated Investment Management Funds [Abstract]
Assets of Consolidated Investment Management Funds [Abstract]
Investment income (loss)
Investment Income
The difference between the carrying value and the sale price of equity securities. This element includes investments in which the entity holds a small ownership stake (generally, less than 20% of the shares outstanding) and cannot exert significant influence. Also includes income from insurance contracts and lease residual gains and losses.
Interest of investment management fund note holders
Interest Expense, Other
Income (loss) from consolidated investment management funds
Investment Income, Net
Net interest revenue
Interest Income (Expense), after Provision for Loan Loss [Abstract]
Interest revenue
Interest and Dividend Income, Operating
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Net interest revenue
Interest Income (Expense), Net
Total revenue
Total Revenues Including Revenue Generated By Variable Interest Entities
Total Revenues, Including Revenue Generated by Variable Interest Entities
Provision for credit losses
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses
Noninterest expense
Noninterest Expense [Abstract]
Staff
Labor and Related Expense
Professional, legal and other purchased services
Professional Fees
Software
Information Technology and Data Processing
Net occupancy
Occupancy, Net
Sub-custodian and clearing
Sub-custodian And Clearing Expense
Includes custodian fees incurred during an accounting period from an agent, bank, trust company, or other organization that holds and safeguards an individual's, mutual fund's, or investment company's assets for them, and clearance fees.
Distribution and servicing
Expense Related to Distribution or Servicing and Underwriting Fees
Furniture and equipment
Equipment Expense
Business development
Business Development
Bank assessment charges
Bank Assessment Charges
Bank Assessment Charges
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Other
Other Noninterest Expense
Total noninterest expense
Noninterest Expense
Income
Income [Abstract]
Income [Abstract]
Income before income taxes
Income Loss From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income (expense) before income taxes.
Provision for income taxes
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (includes $(7), $11, $(3), $4 and $(21) related to consolidated investment management funds, respectively)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income applicable to shareholders of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Preferred stock dividends
Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement Impact
Net income applicable to common shareholders of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic
Net income applicable to common shareholders of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation used for the earnings per share calculation
Income Amounts Attributable to Parent, Disclosures [Abstract]
Less: Earnings allocated to participating securities
Participating Securities, Distributed And Undistributed Earnings, Basic and Diluted
Participating Securities, Distributed And Undistributed Earnings, Basic and Diluted
Net income applicable to common shareholders of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation after required adjustment for the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share
Net Income Loss Available To Common Shareholders After Required Adjustments
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Shareholders after Required Adjustments
Average common shares and equivalents outstanding of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Common stock equivalents (shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Less: Participating securities (shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares, Restricted Stock
Diluted (shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Anti-dilutive securities (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Earnings per share applicable to the common shareholders of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]
Basic (usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted (usd per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Documentand Entity Information [Abstract]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type
Document Type
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (shares)
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Wealth management loans
Wealth Management Loans Portfolio Segment [Member]
Wealth Management Loans Portfolio Segment [Member]
Wealth management mortgages
Wealth Management Mortgages Portfolio Segment [Member]
Wealth Management Mortgages Portfolio Segment [Member]
Overdrafts
Bank Overdrafts [Member]
Margin loans
Margin Loan [Member]
Margin Loan
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
California
CALIFORNIA
New York
NEW YORK
Massachusetts
MASSACHUSETTS
Florida
FLORIDA
Other
Other States, Not Separately Disclosed [Member]
Other States, Not Separately Disclosed [Member]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Number of portfolio segments
Number of Portfolio Segments
Number of Portfolio Segments
Number of classes of financing receivables
Number of Classes of Financing Receivable
Number of Classes of Financing Receivable
Loan to value ratio at origination
Loan To Value Ratio
Loan To Value Ratio
Percentage of past due mortgages (less than)
Percentage Of Loans Thirty Days Or More Past Due
Percentage of loans 30 days or more past due
Geographic concentrations
Concentration Risk, Percentage
Loans
Loans and Leases Receivable, Net of Deferred Income
Purchased mortgages
Purchased Mortgages
Purchased residential mortgages.
Purchased residential mortgages, loan to value ratio
Loan To Value Ratio Purchased Residential Mortgages
Loan to Value Ratio, Purchased Residential Mortgages
Percentage of purchased residential mortgages that were at least 60 days delinquent
Percentage Of Loans Sixty Or More Days Past Due
Percentage of Loans 60 or more Days Past Due
Number of business days in which overdrafts are generally repaid
Overdraft Repayment Period
Overdraft Repayment Period
Required daily collateral margin (in excess of)
Percentage Collateral To Loans
Percentage Collateral To Loans
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
Retirement Plan Sponsor Location [Domain]
Domestic pension benefits
Domestic Plan [Member]
Foreign pension benefits
Foreign Plan [Member]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Axis]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Retirement Plan Type [Domain]
Pension Benefits
Pension Plan [Member]
Health care benefits
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Expected return on assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return (Loss) on Plan Assets
Other
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Cost (Credit)
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit)
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Asset servicing
Asset Servicing [Member]
Asset Servicing [Member]
Clearing services
Clearing Service [Member]
Matching of all buy and sell orders to reconcile transactions, ensure delivery of order and record transfer of funds. Includes, but is not limited to, delivery and creation of futures position from option exercise or assignment, Exchange for Physicals (EFP), block trades and transfer trades.
Issuer services
Issuer Services [Member]
Issuer Services [Member]
Treasury services
Treasury Services [Member]
Treasury Services [Member]
Total investment services fees
Financial Service [Member]
Financial assistance, including, but not limited to, management and maintenance of depositor account, credit card, merchant discount, trust, investment and insurance.
Investment management and performance fees
Investment Advisory Management And Administrative Service [Member]
Investment advisory, asset management and administrative service. Includes, but is not limited to, distribution and shareholder service; and accounting, tax, legal, regulatory filing, share registration and shareholder correspondence activities.
Financing-related fees
Financing Related Fees [Member]
Financing Related Fees [Member]
Distribution and servicing
Distribution And Shareholder Service [Member]
Distribution and shareholder assistance. Distribution assistance includes, but is not limited to, marketing and selling fund shares, advertising, printing and mailing of prospectus and sale literature to investor. Shareholder assistance includes, but is not limited to, answering shareholder inquiry and providing shareholder with investment information.
Investment and other income
Investment and Other Income [Member]
Investment and Other Income [Member]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total fee revenue - contract revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Fee and other revenue - not in scope of ASC 606
Noninterest Income, Other
Noninterest Income
Noninterest Income, Including Income (Loss) From Investment Management
Noninterest Income, Including Income (Loss) From Investment Management
Income from consolidated investment management funds, net of noncontrolling interests
Outstanding recorded investment post-modification (less than)
Financing Receivable, Modifications, Post-Modification Recorded Investment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Contribution of Segments to Overall Profitability
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental information to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Securities [Abstract]
Securities [Abstract]
Securities
Investments In Debt And Marketable Equity Securities Disclosure [Text Block]
The disclosure for investments in certain debt and equity securities.
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Fee and other revenue
Net interest revenue (expense)
Total revenue
Revenues
Noninterest expense
Noninterest Expense, Including Noncontrolling Interest
Noninterest Expense, Including Noncontrolling Interest
Pre-tax operating margin
Operating Margin Percent
Income before taxes divided by total revenue
Average assets
Segment Reporting Information Average Total Assets
Segment Reporting Information, Average Total Assets
Investment income (loss), net
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Table]
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Table]
Commercial
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Lease financings
Finance Leases Portfolio Segment [Member]
All other
All Other [Member]
All Other [Member]
Foreign
Foreign [Member]
Foreign
Other
Other Loans [Member]
Other loans
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses
Charge-offs
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Write-downs
Recoveries
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Recovery
Net recoveries
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Net Charge Offs
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Net Charge Offs
Provision
Ending balance
Allowance for:
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Additional Information [Abstract]
Loan losses
Loans and Leases Receivable, Allowance
Lending-related commitments
Financing Receivable Allowance For Credit Losses Unfunded Commitments
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Unfunded Commitments
Individually evaluated for impairment:
Loan and Lease Receivables, Impaired [Abstract]
Loan balance
Financing Receivable, Individually Evaluated for Impairment
Allowance for loan losses
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Individually Evaluated for Impairment
Collectively evaluated for impairment:
Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses Collectively Evalueated for Impairment [Abstract]
Loans and Allowance for Loan Losses Collectively Evalueated for Impairment [Abstract]
Loan balance
Financing Receivable, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
Allowance for loan losses
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Losses, Collectively Evaluated for Impairment
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Common stock
Common Stock [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation shareholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Dividends on common stock, cash paid (usd per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Lines of business
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Table]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Axis]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Axis]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Domain]
Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Domain]
Impact of adoption
Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 [Member]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
ASU 2014-09
Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 [Member]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items]
Other assets
Accrued taxes and other expenses
Accrued Liabilities
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table]
Deferred Costs Capitalized Prepaid And Other Assets Disclosure [Table]
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Seed capital
Seed Capital [Member]
Seed Capital [Member]
Private equity investments
Private Equity Funds [Member]
Other corporate investments
Other Corporate Investments [Member]
Other Corporate Investments [Member]
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Deferred Costs Capitalized Prepaid And Other Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value
Alternative Investment, Fair Value Disclosure
Unfunded commitments
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Unfunded Commitments
Redemption frequency
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Frequency
Redemption notice period
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Investment Redemption, Notice Period
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Carrying amount
Hedged Financial Instruments Carrying Amount
Hedged Financial Instruments, Carrying Amount
Notional amount of hedge
Unrealized Gain
Unrealized Gain On Derivatives
Unrealized Gain on Derivatives linked to this item.
Unrealized (Loss)
Unrealized Loss On Derivatives
Unrealized Loss on Derivatives linked to this item.
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Foreign exchange and other trading revenue
Foreign Exchange And Other Trading [Member]
Foreign Exchange And Other Trading [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Gain (loss) change in fair value
Fair Value, Option, Changes in Fair Value, Gain (Loss)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Off-Balance Sheet Credit Risks, Net of Participations
Schedule of Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks [Table Text Block]
Standby Letters of Credits by Investment Grade
Commitments And Letters Of Credit Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Commitments And Letters Of Credit Disclosure
Significant Industry Concentrations Related to Credit Exposure
Concentrations Of Credit Risk Table [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of all significant concentrations of risk.
Interest Revenue (Expense), Net [Abstract]
Components of Net Interest Revenue
Interest Income and Interest Expense Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Transfers from loans to other assets for other real estate owned
Real Estate Owned, Transfer to Real Estate Owned
Change in assets of consolidated VIEs
Consolidated Noncash Assets Transfer Of Financial Assets Consolidation Of Variable Interest Entities
Consolidated Noncash Assets, Transfer of Financial Assets, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities
Change in liabilities of consolidated VIEs
Consolidated Noncash Liabilities Transfer Of Financial Assets Consolidation Of Variable Interest Entities
Consolidated Noncash Liabilities, Transfer of Financial Assets, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities
Change in nonredeemable noncontrolling interests of consolidated investment management funds
Consolidated Noncash Noncontrolling Interests Transfer Of Financial Assets Consolidation Of Variable Interest Entities
Noncash non-controlling interests consolidated as a result of adopting new guidance amending the accounting and the consolidation of variable entities.
Securities purchased not settled
Securities Not Settled
Securities Not Settled
Securities sold not settled
Securities, Sales Not Settled
Securities sales not settled
Securities matured not settled
Securities, Matured Not Settled
Securities, Matured Not Settled
Available-for-sale securities transferred to trading assets
Available-For-Sale Securities Transferred To Trading Assets1
Available-For-Sale Securities Transferred To Trading Assets1
Held-to-maturity securities transferred to available-for-sale
Held-to-maturity Securities Transferred to Available-for-sale, at Carrying Value
For any transfer of securities categorized as held-to-maturity, this item represents the net carrying amount of the transferred security to another category of investments in debt and equity securities (trading or available-for-sale).
Premises and equipment/capitalized software funded by capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Components Axis
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Components [Axis]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Components Axis
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Component Domain
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Component [Domain]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Component Domain
Non-agency RMBS
Non-Agency Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Non-Agency Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Commercial MBS
Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Foreign covered bonds
Foreign Covered Bonds [Member]
Foreign Covered Bonds [Member]
Sovereign debt/sovereign guaranteed
Sovereign Debt Securities [Member]
Non-agency RMBS
Grantor Trust Alt A Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Grantor Trust Alt-A Residential Mortgage Backed Securities
Securities By Origination [Axis]
Securities By Origination [Axis]
Securities by Origination [Axis]
Securities By Origination [Domain]
Securities By Origination [Domain]
Securities by Origination [Domain]
2007
Origination In Twenty Zero Seven [Member]
Origination in 2007
2006
Origination In Twenty Zero Six [Member]
Origination in 2006
2005
Origination In Twenty Zero Five [Member]
Origination in 2005
2004 and earlier
Origination In Pre Twenty Zero Five [Member]
Origination in Pre-2005
2009-2017
Securities, Origination Between 2009 and 2017 [Member]
Securities, Origination Between 2009 and 2017 [Member]
Canada
CANADA
United Kingdom
UNITED KINGDOM
Australia
AUSTRALIA
Sweden
SWEDEN
Germany
GERMANY
France
FRANCE
Spain
SPAIN
Italy
ITALY
Netherlands
NETHERLANDS
Ireland
IRELAND
Belgium
BELGIUM
Other
Other Countries [Member]
Other Countries [Member]
Brazil
BRAZIL
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Total carrying value
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Axis]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
Concentration Risk Type [Domain]
AAA/ AA-
AAA And AA Minus Credit Rating [Member]
AAA And AA Minus Credit Rating [Member]
A/ A-
A Plus And A Minus Credit Rating [Member]
A Plus and A Minus Credit Rating [Member]
BBB/ BBB-
B B B Plus And B B B Minus Credit Rating [Member]
BBB Plus and BBB Minus Credit Rating [Member]
BB and lower
B B Plus And Lower Credit Rating [Member]
BB Plus and Lower Credit Rating [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Total carrying value
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Ratings
Percentage Of Total Fair Value
Percentage of total fair value
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis Of Presentation
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Use Of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Guidance
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other-than-temporary impairment
Other Than Temporary Impairment Policy [Policy Text Block]
Other Than Temporary Impairment Policy [Policy Text Block]
Contract revenue
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Policy Text Block]
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Policy Text Block]
Fair value measurement
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Preferred stock
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Noncash Investing and Financing Transactions that are Not Reflected in Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
CenterSquare
CenterSquare [Member]
CenterSquare [Member]
Amherst Capital Management LLC
Amherst Capital Management LLC [Member]
Amherst Capital Management LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Contingent payments
Payments for Previous Acquisition
Potential obligation to pay additional consideration, lower range
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, Low
Potential obligation to pay additional consideration, upper range
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Range of Outcomes, Value, High
Contingent consideration payment period
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Payment Period
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Payment Period
Assets under management divested
Business Acquisition, Assets Under Management Divestiture
Business Acquisition, Assets Under Management Divestiture
Goodwill written off
Acquisitions and dispositions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Preferred Stock Summary
Schedule Of Preferred Stock Table [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Preferred Stock Table
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Table]
Investments Unrealized Loss Position [Table]
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Table]
Available-for-sale
Held-to-maturity
Held-to-maturity Securities [Member]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain]
U.S. Treasury
US Treasury Securities [Member]
U.S. government agencies
US Government Agencies Debt Securities [Member]
State and political subdivisions
US States and Political Subdivisions Debt Securities [Member]
Agency RMBS
Agency Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Agency Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Other RMBS
Other Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Other Residential Mortgage Backed Securities
Non-agency commercial MBS
Non-agency Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] [Member]
Non-agency Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities [Member] [Member]
Agency commercial MBS
Agency Commercial MBS [Member]
Agency Commercial MBS [Member]
CLOs
Collateralized Loan Obligations [Member]
Corporate bonds
Corporate Debt Securities [Member]
Other debt securities
Other Debt Obligations [Member]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Grantor Trust
Grantor Trust Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Grantor Trust Residential Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Investments Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Less than 12 months Fair value
Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Less Than Twelve Months Fair Value
Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Fair Value
Less than 12 months Unrealized losses
Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Less Than Twelve Months Aggregate Loss
Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Less than Twelve Months, Aggregate Loss
12 months or more Fair value
Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Twelve Months Or Longer Fair Value
Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value
12 months or more Unrealized losses
Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Twelve Months Or Longer Aggregate Loss
Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss
Total Fair value
Securities Continuous Unrealized Loss Position Fair Value
Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Fair Value
Total Unrealized losses
Securities Gross Unrealized Losses
Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses
AOCI, transfers from AFS to HTM Securities, gross unrealized losses, greater than 12 months
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Transfers From Available-For-Sale To Held-To-Maturity Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses, Greater Than Twelve Months
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Transfers From Available-For-Sale To Held-To-Maturity Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses, Greater Than Twelve Months
AOCI, transfers from AFS to HTM Securities, gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Transfers From Available-For-Sale To Held-To-Maturity Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses, Less than Twelve Months
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Transfers From Available-For-Sale To Held-To-Maturity Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses, Less than Twelve Months
Accounting changes and new accounting guidance
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Table]
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Table]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Member]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency Nature [Axis]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Loss Contingency, Nature [Domain]
Standby letters of credit
Standby Letters of Credit [Member]
Commercial letters of credit
Letter of Credit [Member]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case Type [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Matters Related to R. Allen Stanford
Matters Related to R. Allen Stanford [Member]
Matters Related to R. Allen Stanford [Member]
Matters Related to R. Allen Stanford, Putative Class Action
Matters Related to R. Allen Stanford, Putative Class Action [Member]
Matters Related to R. Allen Standford, Putative Class Action [Member]
Brazilian Postalis Litigation
Brazilian Postalis Litigation [Member]
Brazilian Postalis Litigation [Member]
Depositary Receipt Litigation
Depositary Receipt Litigation [Member]
Depositary Receipt Litigation [Member]
Federal Court, Southern District of New York, Breach of Contract and Violation of ERISA
Federal Court, Southern District of New York, Breach of Contract and Violation of ERISA [Member]
Federal Court, Southern District of New York, Breach of Contract and Violation of ERISA [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Lending commitment maturing in less than one year
Lending Commitment Maturing Within One Year
Lending Commitment, Maturing Within One Year
Lending commitment maturing in one to five years
Lending Commitment Maturing After One Through Five Years
Lending Commitment, Maturing after One Through Five Years
Lending commitment maturing over five years
Lending Commitment Maturing After Five Years
Lending Commitment, Maturing after Five Years
Standby letters of credit (SBLC) collateralized with cash and securities
Obligation To Return Cash Or Securities Received As Collateral
Obligation to Return Cash or Securities Received as Collateral on standby letters of credit
SBLC expiring within one year
Standby Letters Of Credit Expiring Within One Year
Standby letters of credit, expiring within one year
SBLC expiring within one to five years
Standby Letters Of Credit Expiring After One Through Five Year
Standby letters of credit, expiring after One Through Five Years
Allowance for lending-related commitments
Other Liabilities Allowance For Lending Related Commitments
The allowance for lending related commitments represents the reserve to cover probable credit losses inherent in the lending related commitments portfolio.
Commercial letters of credit
Off Balance Sheet Credit Risk
Off balance sheet credit risks
Collateralization percentage generally required for a securities lending transaction with indemnification against broker default
Securities Lending Cash Collateral Percentage
Cash collateralization percentage generally required for a securities lending transaction.
Securities lending indemnifications, secured amount of collateral
Securities Lending Indemnifications Collateral
This item represents the amount of securities lending indemnifications collateral.
Securities lending indemnifications, joint venture
Securities Lending Indemnifications Joint Venture
This item represents securities lending indemnifications - joint venture
Securities lending indemnifications, collateral joint venture
Securities Lending Indemnifications Collateral Joint Venture
This item represents Securities Lending Indemnifications Collateral for Joint Venture
Loss contingency, aggregate range of reasonable loss (up to)
Loss Contingency, Estimate of Possible Loss
Loss contingency, number of MBS trusts
Loss Contingency, Number of Mortgage Back Securities Trust
Loss Contingency, Number of Mortgage Back Securities Trust
Number of lawsuits or class actions (in claims)
Loss Contingency, Pending Claims, Number
Number of claims dismissed (in claims)
Loss Contingency, Claims Dismissed, Number
Number of principal businesses
Number Of Principal Businesses
Number of Principal Businesses
Financial Instruments Carried at Fair Value on Recurring Basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Details Of Certain Items Measured At Fair Value on Recurring Basis
Details Of Certain Items Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis Table [Table Text Block]
Details of Certain Items Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis
Assets Measured at Fair Value on Nonrecurring Basis
Fair Value Measurements, Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]
Summary of Financial Instruments Not Carried at Fair Value
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table Text Block]
Summary of the Carrying Amount, Notional Amount and Unrealized Gain (Loss) of Hedged Financial Instruments
Summary Of Hedged Financial Instruments Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Summary of Hedged Financial Instruments Disclosure
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Tax reserves
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Impact on effective tax rate if tax reserves were unnecessary
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Accrued interest, related to income taxes in the balance sheet
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Additional tax expense related to interest
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
Reasonably possible decrease in uncertain tax positions within the next 12 months, if a re-evaluation is required
Decrease in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible
Realized gross gains
Realized Securities Gross Gains
Realized Securities Gross Gains on sale
Realized gross losses
Realized Securities Gross Losses
Realized Securities Gross Losses on sale
Recognized gross impairments
Other than Temporary Impairment Losses, Investments, Portion Recognized in Earnings, Net
Qualified affordable housing project investments, commitment
Qualified Affordable Housing Project Investments, Commitment
Qualified affordable housing project commitment - 2018
Qualified Affordable Housing Project Investments, Commitment, Next Twelve Months
Qualified Affordable Housing Project Investments, Commitment, Next Twelve Months
Qualified affordable housing project commitment - 2019
Qualified Affordable Housing Project Investments, Commitment in Two Years
Qualified Affordable Housing Project Investments, Commitment in Two Years
Qualified affordable housing project commitment - 2020
Qualified Affordable Housing Project Investments, Commitment in Three Years
Qualified Affordable Housing Project Investments, Commitment in Three Years
Qualified affordable housing project commitment - 2021
Qualified Affordable Housing Project Investments, Commitment in Four Years
Qualified Affordable Housing Project Investments, Commitment in Four Years
Qualified affordable housing project commitment - 2022
Qualified Affordable Housing Project Investments, Commitment in Five Years
Qualified Affordable Housing Project Investments, Commitment in Five Years
Qualified affordable housing project commitment - 2023 and thereafter
Qualified Affordable Housing Project Investments, Commitment Thereafter
Qualified Affordable Housing Project Investments, Commitment Thereafter
Tax credits and other tax benefits
Affordable Housing Tax Credits and Other Tax Benefits, Amount
Amortization expense included in the provision for income taxes
Amortization Method Qualified Affordable Housing Project Investments, Amortization
Derivative instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as hedging
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Not designated as hedging
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Interest rate contracts
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Equity contracts
Equity Contract [Member]
Credit contracts
Credit Risk Contract [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Notional value
Asset derivatives fair value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement
Asset derivatives fair value, effect of master netting agreements
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Total derivatives, Net assets recognized on the balance sheet
Derivative Asset
Liability derivatives fair value
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement
Liability derivatives fair value, effect of master netting agreements
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Total derivatives, Net liabilities recognized on the balance sheet
Derivative Liability
Master netting agreements, cash collateral received
Cash Collateral Received
Cash collateral received
Master netting agreements, cash collateral paid
Cash Collateral Paid
Cash collateral paid
Schedule of Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks [Table]
Schedule of Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks [Table]
Lending commitments
Commitments to Extend Credit [Member]
Securities lending indemnifications
Securities Lending Indemnification Agreements [Member]
Securities Lending Indemnification Agreements [Member]
Securities Lending Indemnification Details [Axis]
securities lending indemnification detail [Axis]
securities lending indemnification detail [Axis]
Securities Lending Indemnification Details [Domain]
securities lending indemnification detail [Domain]
[Domain] for securities lending indemnification detail [Axis]
Invested in reverse repurchase agreements
Invested in reverse repurchase agreements [Member]
Invested in reverse repurchase agreements [Member]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Fair Value, Off-balance Sheet Risks, Disclosure Information [Line Items]
Off-balance sheet credit risks
Off-balance sheet credit risks participations
Off Balance Sheet Credit Risks Participations Amount
Off-balance sheet credit risks participations amount.
Cash collateral invested in indemnified repurchase agreements
Cash collateral invested in indemnified repurchase agreements
Cash collateral invested in indemnified repurchase agreements
Schedule of Credit Derivatives [Table]
Schedule of Credit Derivatives [Table]
Credit Rating, Moody's [Axis]
Credit Rating, Moody's [Axis]
External Credit Rating, Moody's [Domain]
External Credit Rating, Moody's [Domain]
A3
Moody's, A3 Rating [Member]
Baa2
Moody's, Baa2 Rating [Member]
Ba1
Moody's, Ba1 Rating [Member]
Credit Rating, Standard & Poor's [Axis]
Credit Rating, Standard & Poor's [Axis]
External Credit Rating, Standard & Poor's [Domain]
External Credit Rating, Standard & Poor's [Domain]
A-
Standard & Poor's, A- Rating [Member]
BBB
Standard & Poor's, BBB Rating [Member]
BB plus
Standard & Poor's, BB+ Rating [Member]
Credit Derivatives [Line Items]
Credit Derivatives [Line Items]
Aggregate fair value of OTC derivatives in net liability positions
Derivative, Net Liability Position, Aggregate Fair Value
Collateral posted
Collateral Already Posted, Aggregate Fair Value
Components of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Estimated fair value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Carrying amount
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Assets:
Financial Instruments, Financial Assets, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Interest-bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve and other central banks
Interest Bearing Deposits In Federal Reserve And Other Central Banks
For banks and other depository institutions: Interest-bearing deposits in Federal Reserve and other central banks for relatively short periods of time including, for example, certificates of deposits, which are presented separately from cash on the balance sheet.
Interest-bearing deposits with banks
Interest-bearing Deposits in Banks and Other Financial Institutions
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements
Federal Funds Sold and Securities Borrowed or Purchased under Agreements to Resell, Fair Value Disclosure
Securities held-to-maturity
Held-to-maturity Securities, Fair Value
Loans
Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure
Other financial assets
Other Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Total assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities:
Financial Instruments, Financial Liabilities, Balance Sheet Groupings [Abstract]
Noninterest-bearing deposits
Noninterest-bearing Domestic Deposit, Demand
Interest-bearing deposits
Interest-bearing Deposit Liabilities
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Loaned or Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Fair Value Disclosure
Payables to customers and broker-dealers
Payables to Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations
Commercial paper
Commercial Paper
Borrowings
Short-term Debt, Fair Value
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Total liabilities
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Fair value hedging
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Derivative
Derivative Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Member]
Hedged item
Hedged Item [Member]
Hedged Item [Member]
Debt Security Category [Axis]
Debt Security Category [Axis]
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings, Categories of Investments [Domain]
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings, Categories of Investments [Domain]
Interest income
Interest Income [Member]
Interest expense
Interest Expense [Member]
Trading revenue
Trading Revenue [Member]
Other revenue
Other Income [Member]
Salary expense
Salary Expense [Member]
Salary Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain or (loss) recognized on derivatives
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments
Gain or (loss) recognized on hedged item
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Gain or (loss) recognized in income on derivatives
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
Securitizations And Variable Interest Entities Disclosure [Abstract]
Securitizations And Variable Interest Entities Disclosure [Abstract]
Incremental Assets and Liabilities Included in Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidation Of Variable Interest Entities Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Consolidation Of Variable Interest Entities Disclosure
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]
Fair value option of long-term debt
Long Term Debt Carrying Amount
Long Term Debt, Carrying Amount
Long-term debt, fair value
Other Assets
Schedule of Other Assets [Table Text Block]
Seed Capital and Private Equity Investments Values Using Net Asset Value
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Table Text Block]
Pledged assets
Pledged Assets, Other, Not Separately Reported on Statement of Financial Position
Pledged collateral for potential borrowings at the Federal Reserve Discount Window
Pledged Assets, Other, Not Separately Reported on Statement of Financial Position, Potential Borrowings at the Federal Reserve Discount Window
Pledged Assets, Other, Not Separately Reported on Statement of Financial Position, Potential Borrowings at the Federal Reserve Discount Window
Pledged asset, other not separately reported, potential borrowings at FHLB
Pledged Asset, Other, Not Separately Reported on Statement of Financial Position, Potential Borrowings at the Federal Home Loan Bank
Pledged Asset, Other, Not Separately Reported on Statement of Financial Position, Potential Borrowings at the Federal Home Loan Bank
Pledged securities
Pledged Financial Instruments, Not Separately Reported, Securities
Pledged loans
Pledged Financial Instruments, Not Separately Reported, Loans Receivable Pledged as Collateral
Pledged trading assets
Pledged Financial Instruments, Not Separately Reported, Trade Assets Pledged as Collateral
Pledged Financial Instruments, Not Separately Reported, Trade Assets Pledged as Collateral
Pledged interest-bearing deposits
Pledged Assets Not Separately Reported Other Assets Pledged As Collateral
Assets pledged primarily for potential borrowing at the Fed discount window-other assets.
Financial instruments owned and pledged as collateral, amount eligible to be pledged by counterparty
Financial Instruments Owned and Pledged as Collateral, Amount Eligible to be Repledged by Counterparty
Pledged assets permitted to be sold or repledged
Customer Securities for which Entity has Right to Sell or Repledge, Fair Value
Market value of securities received as collateral that have been sold or repledged
Fair Value of Securities Received as Collateral that Have Been Resold or Repledged
Cash segregated under federal or other regulations
Restricted Cash
Securities segregated under federal or other regulations
Securities Segregated under Other Regulations
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Schedule of Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Credit Quality Indicator [Table]
Internal Credit Assessment [Axis]
Internal Credit Assessment [Axis]
Internal Credit Assessment [Domain]
Internal Credit Assessment [Domain]
Investment grade
Investment Grade [Member]
Investment grade [Member]
Non-investment grade
Noninvestment Grade [Member]
Noninvestment grade [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment [Line Items]
ASU 2017-12
Accounting Standards Update 2017-12 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2017-12 [Member]
Preferred stock
Preferred Stock [Member]
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss), net of tax
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Treasury stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Non- redeemable noncontrolling interests of consolidated investment management funds
Noncontrolling Interest In Consolidated Entity [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest In Consolidated Entity
Redeemable non- controlling interests/ temporary equity
Temporary Equity Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Member]
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Temporary Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Adjustment for the cumulative affect of applying the ASU
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption
Adjusted balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Adjusted Balance
Shares issued to shareholders of noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance
Redemption of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Redemptions or Purchase of Interests
Other net changes in noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling Interest, Period Increase (Decrease)
Net income (loss)
Equity Profit Loss
Profit or loss as represented on the statement of changes in equity.
Other comprehensive (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent
Other comprehensive (loss) including portion attributable to noncontrolling interest
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Including Portion Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Dividends:
Dividends [Abstract]
Common stock at $0.48 per share
Dividends, Common Stock
Preferred stock
Dividends, Preferred Stock
Repurchase of common stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Common stock issued under:
Dividends, Common Stock [Abstract]
Employee benefit plans
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Benefit Plan
Direct stock purchase and dividend reinvestment plan
Stock Issued During Period Value Dividend Reinvestment And Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Value of stock issued as a result of dividend reinvestment and employee stock purchase plan recorded above par value.
Stock awards and options exercised
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Ending Balance
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Foreign currency translation
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Unrealized gain (loss) on assets available-for-sale
Accumulated Net Investment Gain (Loss) Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Defined benefit plans
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Net gain (loss) arising during the period
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Gain (Loss) Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Amortization of prior service credit, net loss and initial obligation included in net periodic benefit cost
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment, Net Prior Service Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Pre-tax amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), Pre-tax amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax
Reclassification adjustment, Pre-tax amount
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, before Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss), Pre-tax amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), Tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before Reclassifications, Tax
Reclassification adjustment, Tax (expense) benefit
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss), Tax (expense) benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax
After-tax amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Other comprehensive income (loss), After-tax amount
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Reclassification adjustment, After-tax amount
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Investment Management funds
Investment Management Funds [Member]
Investment Management Funds [Member]
Securitization
Securitizations [Member]
Securitizations
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Available-for-sale
Available-for-sale Securities
Trading assets
Trading Securities
Other assets, fair value
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Subtotal liabilities
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests of consolidated investment management funds
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
VME classification of carrying amount, assets
Voting Model Entity, Classification of Carrying Amount, Assets
Balance sheet classification of the voting model entity's assets included in the statement of financial position of the reporting entity. This element is applicable for voting interests whether the reporting entity has a controlling financial interest (primary beneficiary) or not.
VME classification of carrying amount, liabilities
Voting Model Entity, Classification of Carrying Amount, Liabilities
Balance sheet classification of the voting model entity's liabilities included in the statement of financial position of the reporting entity. This element is applicable for voting interest interests whether the reporting entity has a controlling financial interest (primary beneficiary) or not.
Noncontrolling interest in VME
Noncontrolling Interest in Voting Model Entity
Portion of equity (net assets) in a voting model entity not attributable, directly or indirectly, to the parent entity. That is, this is the portion of equity in a voting interest entity that is attributable to the noncontrolling interest (previously referred to as minority interest).
Securities Industry
Securities Industry [Member]
Securities Industry [Member]
Asset managers
Asset Management Industry [Member]
Asset Management Industry [Member]
Banks
Banks Industry [Member]
Banks Industry
Insurance
Insurance Industry [Member]
Insurance Industry [Member]
Government
Government Contracts Concentration Risk [Member]
Other
Other Industry [Member]
Other Industry [Member]
Manufacturing
Manufacturing [Member]
Manufacturing [Member]
Services and other
Services And Other Industry [Member]
Services and Other Industry [Member]
Energy and utilities
Utilities And Energy [Member]
Utilities and Energy
Media and telecom
Media And Telecom Industry [Member]
Media and Telecom Industry [Member]
Unfunded commitments
Unfunded Commitments
Credit commitments to extend credit to a counterparty under certain terms and conditions.
Total exposure
Loans And Unfunded Commitments
The sum of loans outstanding and unfunded credit commitments
Net interest revenue
Interest Income and Interest Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
FX contracts
Net interest revenue
Interest Income (Expense), Net [Member]
Interest Income (Expense), Net [Member]
Gain or (loss) recognized in accumulated OCI on derivatives
Gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income
Net Periodic Benefit (Credit) Cost
Schedule of Net Benefit Costs [Table Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Unrealized (loss) gain on assets available-for-sale:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized (loss) gain arising during the period
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Reclassification adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI for Sale of Securities, Net of Tax
Total unrealized (loss) gain on assets available-for-sale
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax
Defined benefit plans:
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax [Abstract]
Net gain arising during the period
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax
Amortization of prior service credit, net loss and initial obligation included in net periodic benefit cost
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, Prior Service Cost (Credit), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, after Tax
Total defined benefit plans
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Defined Benefit Plan, after Reclassification Adjustment, after Tax
Net unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Total comprehensive income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Other comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income applicable to shareholders of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Schedule of Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table]
Schedule of Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table]
Recent Vintage
Recent Vintage [Member]
Recent Vintage [Member]
Alt-A
Alt A Residential Mortgage Backed And Grantor Trust Securities [Member]
Alt-A Residential Mortgage Backed and Grantor Trust Securities
Subprime
Subprime [Member]
Prime
Prime [Member]
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items]
Default rate
Projected Weighted Average Default Rates
Projected Weighted Average Default Rates
Severity
Projected Weighted Average Loss Severities
Projected Weighted Average Loss Severities
Schedule of Gains (Losses) Related to Hedging
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Impacts of Hedging Derivatives in Net Investment Hedging Relationships
Schedule of Net Investment Hedges, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Summary of Hedged Items in Fair Value Hedging Relationships
Schedule of Fair Value Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Impact of Derivative Instruments on the Balance Sheet
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Revenue from Foreign Exchange and Other Trading
Schedule of Derivative Instruments Included in Trading Activities [Table Text Block]
Fair Value of Derivative Contracts Falling under Early Termination Provisions that were in Net Liability Position
Contingent Features In Over Counter Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Contingent Features In Over Counter Derivative Instruments [Table Text Block]
Offsetting Assets
Offsetting Assets [Table Text Block]
Offsetting Liabilities
Offsetting Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Transfer of Certain Financial Assets Accounted for as Secured Borrowings
Transfer of Certain Financial Assets Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Table Text Block]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Assets and Liabilities of Consolidated Investment Management Funds, at Fair Value
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Change in Fair Value of Long-Term Debt in Foreign Exchange and Other Trading Revenue
Fair Value, Option, Qualitative Disclosures Related to Election [Table Text Block]
Amortized Cost and Fair Values of Securities
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Realized Gain (Loss)
Schedule of Realized Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Aggregate Fair Value of Investments with Continuous Unrealized Loss Position
Unrealized Loss Position Investments [Table Text Block]
Unrealized loss position investments.
Maturity Distribution by Carrying Amount and Yield (on Tax Equivalent Basis) of Investment Securities Portfolio
Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date [Table Text Block]
Projected Weighted-Average Default Rates and Loss Severities
Projected Weighted Average Default Rates And Loss Severities [Table Text Block]
Projected Weighted-Average Default Rates and Loss Severities
Pre-Tax Securities Gains (Losses) by Type
Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments [Table Text Block]
Debt Securities Credit Losses Roll Forward Recorded in Earnings
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Table Text Block]
Goodwill and intangible assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Other assets
Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity and other contracts
Derivative Asset [Abstract]
Derivative Asset [Abstract]
Derivatives subject to netting arrangements, Gross assets recognized
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivatives subject to netting arrangements, Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet
Derivatives subject to netting arrangements, Net assets recognized on the balance sheet
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Total derivatives, Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, Financial instruments
Derivative Asset, Not Offset, Policy Election Deduction
Total derivatives, Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, Cash collateral received
Derivative, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
Derivative assets subject to netting arrangements, Net amount
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Total derivatives not subject to netting arrangements
Derivative Asset, Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement
Total derivatives, Gross assets recognized
Total derivatives subject to netting arrangements, Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet
Total derivatives, Net amount
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Offset Against Collateral, Net of Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Policy Election
Reverse repurchase agreements, Gross assets recognized
Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell, Gross
Reverse repurchase agreements, Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet
Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell, Liability
Reverse repurchase agreements, Net assets recognized on the balance sheet
Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell
Reverse repurchase agreements, Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, Financial instruments
Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell, Not Offset, Policy Election Deduction
Reverse repurchase agreements, Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, Cash collateral received
Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
Reverse repurchase agreements, Net amount
Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell, Offset Against Collateral, Net of Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Policy Election
Securities borrowing, Gross assets recognized
Securities Borrowed, Gross
Securities borrowing, Net assets recognized on the balance sheet
Securities Borrowed
Securities borrowing, Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, Financial instruments
Securities Borrowed, Not Offset, Policy Election Deduction
Securities borrowing, Net amount
Securities Borrowed, Offset Against Collateral, Net of Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Policy Election
Total, Gross assets recognized
Derivative Asset, Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell, Securities Borrowed, Gross
Total, Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet
Derivative Asset, Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell, Securities Borrowed, Liability
Total, Net assets recognized on the balance sheet
Derivative Asset, Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell, Securities Borrowed
Total, Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, Financial instruments
Derivative Asset, Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell, Securities Borrowed, Not Offset, Policy Election Deduction
Total, Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, Cash collateral received
Derivative Asset, Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell, Securities Borrowed, Collateral, Obligation to Return Cash
Total, Net amount
Derivative Asset, Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell, Securities Borrowed, Offset Against Collateral, Net of Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Policy Election
Derivative Liability [Abstract]
Derivative Liability [Abstract]
Derivatives subject to netting arrangements, Gross liabilities recognized
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivatives subject to netting arrangements, Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet
Derivatives subject to netting arrangements, Net liabilities recognized on the balance sheet
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Not Offset Against Collateral
Total derivatives, Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, Financial instruments
Derivative Liability, Not Offset, Policy Election Deduction
Total derivatives, Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, Cash collateral pledged
Derivative, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Cash
Derivative liabilities subject to netting arrangements, Net amount
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Amount Offset Against Collateral
Total derivatives not subject to netting arrangements
Derivative Liability, Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement
Total derivatives, Gross liabilities recognized
Total derivatives, Net amount
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Offset Against Collateral, Net of Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Policy Election
Repurchase agreements, Gross liabilities recognized
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Gross
Repurchase agreements, Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Asset
Repurchase agreements, Net liabilities recognized on the balance sheet
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase
Repurchase agreements, Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, Financial instruments
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Not Offset, Policy Election Deduction
Repurchase agreements, Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, Cash collateral pledged
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Securities
Repurchase agreements, Net amount
Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Offset Against Collateral, Net of Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Policy Election
Securities lending, Gross liabilities recognized
Securities Loaned, Gross
Securities lending, Net liabilities recognized on the balance sheet
Securities Loaned
Securities lending, Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, Financial instruments
Securities Loaned, Not Offset, Policy Election Deduction
Securities lending, Net amount
Securities Loaned, Offset Against Collateral, Net of Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Policy Election
Total, Gross liabilities recognized
Derivative Liability, Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Securities Loaned, Gross
Total, Gross amounts offset in the balance sheet
Derivative Liability, Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Securities Loaned, Asset
Total, Net liabilities recognized on the balance sheet
Derivative Liability, Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Securities Loaned
Total, Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, Financial instruments
Derivative Liability, Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Securities Loaned, Not Offset, Policy Election Deduction
Total, Gross amounts not offset in the balance sheet, Cash collateral pledged
Derivative Liability, Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Securities Loaned, Collateral, Right to Reclaim Securities
Total, Net amount
Derivative Liability, Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Securities Loaned, Offset Against Collateral, Net of Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Policy Election
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Schedule of Stock by Class [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Series A Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]
Series C Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock
Series C Preferred Stock [Member]
Series D Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock
Series D Preferred Stock [Member]
Series E Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock
Series E Preferred Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Preferred stock, shares authorized (shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, par value (usd per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Dividend paid per share (usd per share)
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Per-Dollar-Amount
Preferred stock, dividend rate per normal preferred capital security (usd per share)
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Per Normal Preferred Capital Security
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Per Normal Preferred Capital Security
Preferred stock, dividend rate per depository share (usd per share)
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Per Depositary Share
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Per Depositary Share
Depository share, portion of preferred stock share
Depository Share, Portion of Preferred Stock Share, Percent
Depository Share, Portion of Preferred Stock Share, Percent
Contract with customer, asset
Contract with Customer, Asset, Net
Provision for allowances
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Contract assets representing accrued revenues not yet billed
Contract with Customer, Asset, Net, Current
Impairment of contract assets
Contract with Customer, Asset, Credit Loss Expense
Contract with customer, liability
Contract with Customer, Liability
Contract with customer, liability, revenue recognized
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized
Capitalized Contract Cost [Table]
Capitalized Contract Cost [Table]
Capitalized Contract Cost [Axis]
Capitalized Contract Cost [Axis]
Capitalized Contract Cost [Domain]
Capitalized Contract Cost [Domain]
Incremental costs for obtaining contracts
Incremental Costs For Obtaining Contracts [Member]
Incremental Costs For Obtaining Contracts [Member]
Costs to fulfill contract
Costs To Fulfill Contract [Member]
Costs To Fulfill Contract [Member]
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]
Capitalized contract costs
Capitalized Contract Cost, Net
Capitalized contract cost, recognition period
Capitalized Contract Cost, Recognition Period
Capitalized Contract Cost, Recognition Period
Capitalized contract cost, amortization
Capitalized Contract Cost, Amortization
Capitalized contract cost, impairment
Capitalized Contract Cost, Impairment Loss
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common stock, par value (usd per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, authorized (shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, issued (shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Treasury stock, common shares (shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Preferred stock, issued (shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Restricted cash
Held-to-maturity, fair value
Other liabilities, allowance for lending related commitments
Other liabilities, fair value
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
Other Assets And Liabilities Net [Member]
Other Assets and Liabilities, Net
Assets
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets
Liabilities
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Liabilities
Maximum loss exposure
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount
Contract revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Decrease in fair value of loans of underlying collateral
Increase (Decrease) In Fair Value Of Loans Measured On Nonrecurring Basis Based On Fair Value Of Underlying Collateral
Change in fair value of loans measured on nonrecurring basis based on the fair value of the underlying collateral with an offset to the allowance for credit losses.
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Table]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Concentration Risk [Line Items]
Standby letters of credit by investment grade
Letters Of Credit, Percentage By Investment Grade
Letters Of Credit, Percentage By Investment Grade
Schedule of Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale and Held-to-maturity Securities [Table]
Schedule of Available-for-sale and Held-to-maturity Securities [Table]
Other bonds, notes and debentures
Other Bonds Notes And Debentures [Member]
Other bonds, Notes and Debentures [Member]
Mortgage/ asset-backed
Mortgage Asset Backed [Member]
Mortgage Asset-Backed [Member]
Investment Secondary Categorization [Axis]
Investment Secondary Categorization [Axis]
Investments by Secondary Categorization [Domain]
Investments by Secondary Categorization [Domain]
Mortgage-backed securities
Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities [Member]
Asset-backed securities
Asset-backed Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Securities [Line Items]
Schedule of Available-for-sale and Held-to-maturity Securities [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Schedule of Available-for-sale and Held-to-maturity Securities [Table]
Securities available-for-sale:
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Fair Value, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
One year or less
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Next Twelve Months, Fair Value
Over 1 through 5 years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Two Through Five, Fair Value
Over 5 through 10 years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Year Six Through Ten, Fair Value
Over 10 years
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Fair Value
Without single maturity date
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Fair Value
Total
Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Securities
Securities available-for-sale (Yield):
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Average Yield [Abstract]
Available for sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Average Yield [Abstract]
One year or less
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Within One Year Average Yield
Available for sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Within One Year, Average Yield
Over 1 through 5 years
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities After One Through Five Years Average Yield
Available for sale Securities, Debt Maturities, After One Through Five Years, Average Yield
Over 5 through 10 years
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities After Five Through Ten Years Average Yield
Available for sale Securities, Debt Maturities, After Five Through Ten Years, Average Yield
Over 10 years
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities After Ten Years Average Yield
Available for sale Securities, Debt Maturities, After Ten Years, Average Yield
Without single maturity date
Available For Sale Securities Debt Maturities Without Single Maturity Date Average Yield
Available for sale Securities, Debt Maturities, Without Single Maturity Date, Average Yield
Total
Available For Sale Securities Weighted Average Yield
Available for sale Securities, Weighted Average Yield
Securities held-to-maturity:
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Net Carrying Amount [Abstract]
One year or less
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, within One Year, Net Carrying Amount
Over 1 through 5 years
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, after One Through Five Years, Net Carrying Amount
Over 5 through 10 years
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, after Five Through Ten Years, Net Carrying Amount
Over 10 years
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, after Ten Years, Net Carrying Amount
Mortgage-backed securities
Held-to-maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, without Single Maturity Date, Net Carrying Amount
Total
Held-to-maturity Securities
Securities held-to-maturity (Yield):
Held To Maturity Securities Debt Maturities Average Yield [Abstract]
Held to maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Average Yield [Abstract]
One year or less
Held To Maturity Securities Debt Maturities Within One Year Average Yield
Held to maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Within One Year, Average Yield
Over 1 through 5 years
Held To Maturity Securities Debt Maturities After One Through Five Years Average Yield
Held to maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, After One Through Five Years, Average Yield
Over 5 through 10 years
Held To Maturity Securities Debt Maturities After Five Through Ten Years Average Yield
Held to maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, After Five Through Ten Years, Average Yield
Over 10 years
Held To Maturity Securities Debt Maturities After Ten Years Average Yield
Held to maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, After Ten Years, Average Yield
Without single maturity date
Held To Maturity Securities Debt Maturities Without Single Maturity Date Average Yield
Held to maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Without Single Maturity, Date, Average Yield
Total
Held To Maturity Securities Debt Maturities Average Yield
Held to maturity Securities, Debt Maturities, Average Yield
Interest revenue
Interest and Dividend Income, Operating [Abstract]
Non-margin loans
Interest and Fee Income, Loans and Leases
Margin loans
Interest And Fee Income On Margin Loans
Interest income from loans used to purchase shares of stock.
Securities:
Interest and Dividend Income, Securities, by Taxable Status [Abstract]
Taxable
Interest Income, Securities, Operating, Taxable
Exempt from federal income taxes
Interest Income, Securities, Operating, Tax Exempt
Total securities
Interest and Dividend Income, Securities, Operating
Deposits with banks
Interest Income, Deposits with Financial Institutions
Deposits with the Federal Reserve and other central banks
Interest Income Deposits With Federal Reserve And Other Central Banks
Interest income derived from funds deposited with the Federal Reserve and other central banks.
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements
Interest Income, Federal Funds Sold and Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell
Trading assets
Interest and Dividend Income, Securities, Operating, Trading or Measured at Fair Value
Total interest revenue
Interest expense
Interest Expense [Abstract]
Deposits
Interest Expense, Deposits
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements
Interest Expense, Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase
Trading liabilities
Interest Expense, Trading Liabilities
Other borrowed funds
Interest Expense, Other Short-term Borrowings
Commercial paper
Interest Expense, Commercial Paper
Customer payables
Interest Expense Customer Payables
Interest Expense Customer Payables
Long-term debt
Interest Expense, Long-term Debt
Total interest expense
Net interest revenue after provision for credit losses
Interest Income (Expense), after Provision for Loan Loss
Series F Noncumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock
Series F Preferred Stock [Member]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Per annum dividend rate description
Preferred Stock, Dividend Payment Rate, Variable
Per annum dividend rate
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage
Preferred stock, basis spread on variable rate
Preferred Stock Dividend Payment Rate Basis Spread On Variable Rate
Preferred Stock, Dividend Payment Rate, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Total shares issued and outstanding (shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
Carrying value
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Liquidation preference per share (usd per share)
Preferred Stock, Liquidation Preference Per Share
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles
Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and due from:
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value [Abstract]
Banks
Due from Banks
Interest-bearing deposits with banks ($1,659 and $1,751 is restricted)
Federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements
Federal Funds Sold and Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell
Securities:
Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Held-to-maturity (fair value of $34,188 and $40,512)
Total securities
Total Securities
Total debt and equity financial instruments including: (1) securities held-to-maturity, and (2) securities available-for-sale.
Loans
Allowance for loan losses
Net loans
Loans and Leases Receivable, Net Amount
Premises and equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Accrued interest receivable
Accrued Investment Income Receivable
Goodwill
Intangible assets
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Other assets (includes $843 and $791, at fair value)
Total assets
Assets
Assets of consolidated investment management funds, at fair value
Liabilities
Liabilities [Abstract]
Deposits:
Deposits [Abstract]
Noninterest-bearing (principally U.S. offices)
Interest-bearing deposits in U.S. offices
Interest-bearing Deposit Liabilities, Domestic
Interest-bearing deposits in non-U.S. offices
Interest-bearing Deposit Liabilities, Foreign
Total deposits
Deposits
Federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements
Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase
Trading liabilities
Trading Liabilities
Other borrowed funds
Other Borrowings
Other liabilities (including allowance for lending-related commitments of $109 and $102, also includes $75 and $800, at fair value)
Long-term debt (includes $363 and $367, at fair value)
Long-term Debt
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Liabilities of consolidated investment management funds, at fair value
Temporary equity
Temporary Equity [Abstract]
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Permanent equity
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Preferred stock – par value $0.01 per share; authorized 100,000,000 shares; issued 35,826 and 35,826 shares
Common stock – par value $0.01 per share; authorized 3,500,000,000 shares; issued 1,363,777,643 and 1,354,163,581 shares
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Less: Treasury stock of 363,833,056 and 340,721,136 common shares, at cost
Treasury Stock, Value
Total The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation shareholders’ equity
Total permanent equity
Total liabilities, temporary equity and permanent equity
Liabilities and Equity
Total impaired loans, average recorded investment (less than $13 million)
Impaired Financing Receivable, Average Recorded Investment
Impaired loans with an allowance, related allowance (less than $1 million at June 30, 2018)
Impaired Financing Receivable, Related Allowance
Employee benefit plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, by Major Types [Axis]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities By Major Types [Axis]
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, by Major Types [Axis]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities By Major Types [Domain]
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities By Major Types [Domain]
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities, by Major Types [Domain]
Total trading assets
Trading Securities [Member]
Total other assets
Other Assets [Member]
Other assets measured at net asset value
Other Assets Measured at Net Asset Value [Member]
Other Assets Measured at Net Asset Value [Member]
Operations
Operations [Member]
Operations
Investment management funds
Total trading liabilities
Trading Liabilities [Member]
Total other liabilities – derivative liabilities designated as hedging
Other Liabilities [Member]
Other asset-backed securities
Other Asset Backed Securities [Member]
Other Asset Backed Securities
Money market funds
Money Market Funds [Member]
Non-agency RMBS
Trading Liabilities [Axis]
Trading Liabilities [Axis]
Trading Liabilities [Axis]
Trading Liabilities [Domain]
Trading Liabilities [Domain]
[Domain] for Trading Liabilities [Axis]
Debt instruments
Debt [Member]
Equity instruments
Equity Liability [Member]
Equity Liability [Member]
Total available-for-sale securities
Trading assets:
Short-term Investments [Abstract]
Debt instruments
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure
Equity instruments (c)
Equity Instruments, Fair Value Disclosure
Equity Instruments, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt and equity instruments
Debt And Equity Instruments Assets Fair Value Disclosure
Debt and Equity Instruments, Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Total derivative assets not designated as hedging
Total derivative assets not designated as hedging, Netting
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Liability and Obligation to Return Cash, Offset
Trading assets
Percentage of total assets prior to netting
Percent Of Assets Prior To Netting
Percent of total carrying value of assets prior to netting.
Trading liabilities:
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Trading liabilities
Trading Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Debt and equity instruments
Debt And Equity Instruments Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure
Debt and Equity Instruments, Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Derivative liabilities
Total derivative liabilities not designated as hedging, Netting
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Asset and Right to Reclaim Cash, Offset
Total trading liabilities
Total other liabilities – derivative liabilities designated as hedging
Other Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Other Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Percentage of total liabilities prior to netting
Percent Of Liabilities Prior To Netting
Percent of total carrying value of liabilities prior to netting.
Fair value option
Fair Value, Option [Text Block]
Amortized cost
Securities Amortized Cost
Securities, Amortized Cost
Gross unrealized Gains
Securities Gross Unrealized Gains
Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains
Gross unrealized Losses
Fair value
Securities Fair Value
Securities, Fair Value
AOCI, transfers from AFS to HTM Securities, gross unrealized gains
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Transfers From Available-For-Sale to Held-To-Maturity Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Transfers From Available-For-Sale to Held-To-Maturity Securities, Gross Unrealized Gains
AOCI, transfers from AFS to HTM Securities, gross unrealized losses
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Transfers From Available-For-Sale To Held-To-Maturity Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Transfers From Available-For-Sale To Held-To-Maturity Securities, Gross Unrealized Losses
Commitments and contingent liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Schedule Of Intangible Assets By Major Class [Table]
Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
Finite-lived Intangible Assets
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Customer contracts—Investment Services
Customer Contracts [Member]
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Other
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Tradenames
Trade Names [Member]
Weighted Average
Weighted Average [Member]
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Intangible Assets By Major Class [Line Items]
Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Net carrying amount
Remaining weighted- average amortization period
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Other than Temporary Impairment [Roll Forward]
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings, Credit Losses on Debt Securities Held
Add: Initial OTTI credit losses
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings, Additions, No Previous Impairment
Subsequent OTTI credit losses
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings, Additions, Additional Credit Losses
Less: Realized losses for securities sold
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings, Reductions, Securities Sold
Ending balance
Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Indefinite and Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Indefinite and Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance
Amortization
Foreign currency translation
Intangible Assets Foreign Currency Translation Gain Loss
Reflects net changes to the recorded value of intangible assets for foreign currency translation adjustments needed to revise the carrying amount to fair value.
Ending Balance
Disaggregation of revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Unearned income on lease financings
Deferred Revenue
Breakdown of Goodwill by Business
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Breakdown of Intangible Assets by Business
Schedule Of Intangible Assets By Segment Table [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Intangible Assets by Segment
Breakdown of Intangible Assets by Type
Schedule Of Intangible Assets By Major Class [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Intangible Assets by Major Class
Estimated Annual Amortization Expense
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Transfer of Certain Financial Assets Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Table]
Transfer of Certain Financial Assets Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Table]
Financial Instrument [Axis]
Financial Instruments [Domain]
Equity securities
Equity Securities [Member]
Repurchase Agreements and Similar Transactions, Maturity Periods [Axis]
Repurchase Agreements and Similar Transactions, Maturity Periods [Axis]
Repurchase Agreements and Similar Transactions, Maturity Periods [Domain]
Repurchase Agreements and Similar Transactions, Maturity Periods [Domain]
Overnight and continuous
Maturity Overnight [Member]
Up to 30 days
Maturity Less than 30 Days [Member]
30 days or more
Maturity Greater Than 30 Days [Member]
Maturity Greater Than 30 Days [Member]
Transfer of Certain Financial Assets Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Transfer of Certain Financial Assets Accounted for as Secured Borrowings [Line Items]
Repurchase agreements
Financial Assets Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Gross Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement
Securities lending
Securities Loaned, Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement and Assets other than Securities Transferred
Total borrowings
Secured Borrowings, Gross Including Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
ASU 2017-07
Accounting Standards Update 2017-07 [Member]
Accounting Standards Update 2017-07 [Member]
ASU 2016-18
Accounting Standards Update 2016-18 [Member]
ASU 2016-15
Accounting Standards Update 2016-15 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Held-to-maturity securities transferred to available-for-sale, amortized cost
Held-to-maturity Securities, Transferred Security, at Carrying Value
Pre-tax adjustment to other comprehensive income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Transfers from Held-to-maturity to Available-for-Sale Securities, before Tax
Staff expense
Change in interest-bearing deposits with the Federal Reserve and other central banks
Net Change In Interest Bearing Deposits With Federal Reserve And Other Central Banks
The net cash inflow (outflow) in interest-bearing deposits held at the Federal Reserve and other central banks for relatively short periods of time.
Change in accruals and other, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities
Available-for-sale securities transferred to trading assets
Available-For-Sale Securities Transferred To Trading Assets
Available-For-Sale Securities Transferred To Trading Assets
Equity securities without readily determinable fiar value
Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Amount
Amount of investment in equity security without readily determinable fair value.
Securities without readily determinable fair value, upward price adjustment
Equity Securities Without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Upward Price Adjustment, Annual Amount
Amount of gain from upward price adjustment on investment in equity security without readily determinable fair value.
Basis of presentation
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Financial instruments recorded at fair value
Schedule of Loan Portfolio and Industry Concentrations of Credit Risk
Loan Portfolio [Table Text Block]
Loan Portfolio
Summary of Transactions in the Allowance for Credit Losses
Allowance for Credit Losses on Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Distribution of Nonperforming Assets
Non Performing Assets [Table Text Block]
Non-performing assets
Information about Past Due Loans
Past Due Financing Receivables [Table Text Block]
Credit Quality Indicators - Commercial Portfolio - Credit Risk Profile by Creditworthiness Category
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators Table Commercial Portfolio [Table Text Block]
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators Table Commercial Portfolio
Credit Quality Indicators - Wealth Management Loans and Mortgages - Credit Risk Profile by Internally Assigned Grade
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators Table Wealth Management Loans [Table Text Block]
Financing Receivable Credit Quality Indicators Table Wealth Management Loans
Variable interest entities and securitization
Asset Securitization [Text Block]
Description of securitization transactions, including exposure at period-end. Description of exposure to variable interest entities (VIEs), and including consolidation of VIEs.
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Table]
Investment Income [Table]
Other
Other Securities [Member]
Other securities
Schedule of Investment Income, Reported Amounts, by Category [Line Items]
Net Investment Income [Line Items]
Net securities gains (losses)
Schedule of Investments [Table]
Schedule of Investments [Table]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Held-to-maturity securities transferred to available-for-sale, fair value
Held To Maturity Securities Transferred To Available For Sale Fair Value
Held To Maturity Securities Transferred To Available For Sale Fair Value
Terminated hedges
Terminated Hedges [Member]
Terminated Hedges [Member]
Carrying amount of hedged asset
Hedged Asset Fair Value Hedge
Amount of asset hedged in fair value hedging relationship.
Carrying amount of hedged liability
Hedged Liability Fair Value Hedge
Amount of liability hedged in fair value hedging relationship.
Hedge accounting basis adjustment (decrease)
Hedged Asset, Fair Value Hedge, Cumulative Increase (Decrease)
Amount of cumulative increase (decrease) in fair value of hedged asset in fair value hedge, attributable to hedged risk.
Hedge accounting basis adjustment (decrease)
Hedged Liability, Fair Value Hedge, Cumulative Increase (Decrease)
Amount of cumulative increase (decrease) in fair value of hedged liability in fair value hedge, attributable to hedged risk.
Fair value measurement
Fair Value Measurement Inputs [Text Block]
This element represents the disclosure related to the fair value measurement of assets and liabilities which includes financial instruments measured at fair value that are classified as stockholders' equity.
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Pension plan contributions
Payment for Pension Benefits
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Amortization and Accretion, Net
Deferred tax (benefit) expense
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net securities losses (gains)
Change in trading assets and liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Trading Securities
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Change in interest-bearing deposits with banks
Proceeds from (Payments for) in Interest-bearing Deposits in Banks
Purchases of securities held-to-maturity
Payments to Acquire Held-to-maturity Securities
Paydowns of securities held-to-maturity
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Held-to-maturity Securities
Maturities of securities held-to-maturity
Proceeds From Maturities And Calls Of Held To Maturity Securities
The cash inflow associated with the maturity and calls (requests for early payments) of debt securities designated as held-to-maturity.
Purchases of securities available-for-sale
Payments to Acquire Available-for-sale Securities
Sales of securities available-for-sale
Proceeds from Sale of Available-for-sale Securities
Paydowns of securities available-for-sale
Proceeds from Maturities, Prepayments and Calls of Available-for-sale Securities
Maturities of securities available-for-sale
Proceeds from Sale and Maturity of Available-for-sale Securities
Net change in loans
Payments for (Proceeds from) Loans and Leases
Sales of loans and other real estate
Proceeds from Sale of Loans and Leases Held-for-investment
Change in federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements
Proceeds from (Payments for) Federal Funds Sold and Securities Purchased under Agreements to Resell, Net
Net change in seed capital investments
Payments For Proceeds From Other Investments
The net cash inflow (outflow) associated with the initial capital investment, or the liquidation of a capital investment, in a mutual fund during the period.
Purchases of premises and equipment/capitalized software
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Dispositions, net of cash
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested
Other, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Change in deposits
Increase (Decrease) in Deposits
Change in federal funds purchased and securities sold under repurchase agreements
Increase (Decrease) in Federal Funds Purchased and Securities Sold under Agreements to Repurchase, Net
Change in payables to customers and broker-dealers
Increase (Decrease) in Payables to Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations
Change in other borrowed funds
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Other Debt
Change in commercial paper
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Commercial Paper
Net proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Repayments of long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options
Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised
Issuance of common stock
Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock
Treasury stock acquired
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Common cash dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock
Preferred cash dividends paid
Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock
Other, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Change in cash and due from banks and restricted cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) [Abstract]
Change in cash and due from banks and restricted cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash and due from banks and restricted cash at beginning of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash and due from banks and restricted cash at end of period
Cash and due from banks at end of period (unrestricted cash)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Restricted cash at end of period
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and due from banks and restricted cash at end of period
Supplemental disclosures
Interest paid
Interest Paid, Net
Income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid
Income taxes refunded
Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds
Investment Management funds
Assets of consolidated investment management funds:
Liabilities of consolidated investment management funds:
Liabilities of Consolidated Investment Management Funds [Abstract]
Liabilities of Consolidated Investment Management Funds [Abstract]
Schedule of Impaired Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Impaired Financing Receivable [Table]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Impaired [Line Items]
Total nonperforming loans
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status
Other assets owned
Other Nonperforming Assets
Other Nonperforming Assets
Total nonperforming assets
Loans Leases And Other Assets Receivable Net Reported Amount Nonperforming Assets
Loans, Leases and Other Assets Receivable, Net Reported Amount, Nonperforming Assets