DST Systems (DST) 10-Q 5 Aug 14 2014 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jul. 31, 2014
Document and Entity Information	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'DST SYSTEMS INC	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000714603	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Jun-14	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	39,732,928
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q2	'

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$83.30	$62.50
Funds held on behalf of clients	330.2	316.3
Client funding receivable	37.7	50.2
Accounts receivable	356.9	343.4
Other assets	57.1	70
Total current assets	865.2	842.4
Investments	766	881.3
Unconsolidated affiliates	297.2	288.1
Properties, net	412.7	445.2
Intangible assets, net	129.8	137.4
Goodwill	423.3	423.7
Other assets	99.1	72.4
Total assets	2,993.30	3,090.50
Current liabilities	'	'
Current portion of debt	207.2	283.6
Client funds obligations	367.9	366.5
Accounts payable	94.8	86.7
Accrued compensation and benefits	128	154.3
Deferred revenues and gains	69.9	71.6
Income taxes payable	5.4	0
Other liabilities	112.1	110.1
Total current liabilities	985.3	1,072.80
Long-term debt	464.5	399.4
Income taxes payable	133.1	124.2
Deferred income taxes	221.6	255.4
Other liabilities	36.9	54.9
Total liabilities	1,841.40	1,906.70
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)	'	'
Stockholders’ Equity	'	'
Preferred stock, $0.01 par; 10 million shares authorized and unissued	0	0
Common stock, $0.01 par; 400 million shares authorized, 92.9 million and 95.3 million shares, respectively, issued	0.9	1
Additional paid-in capital	186.2	187.3
Retained earnings	3,777.60	3,777.70
Treasury stock (53.2 million and 53.5 million shares, respectively), at cost	-3,073.60	-3,090.40
Accumulated other comprehensive income	260.8	308.2
Total stockholders’ equity	1,151.90	1,183.80
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$2,993.30	$3,090.50

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	400,000,000	400,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	92,900,000	95,300,000
Treasury stock, shares	53,200,000	53,500,000

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Operating revenues	$509.60	$485.10	$1,014.80	$980.30
Out-of-pocket reimbursements	169.9	172	348.5	359.2
Total revenues	679.5	657.1	1,363.30	1,339.50
Costs and expenses	576.1	551.3	1,159.80	1,125.90
Depreciation and amortization	32.1	33.1	64.1	66.3
Income from operations	71.3	72.7	139.4	147.3
Interest expense	-7	-9.3	-13.6	-18.9
Other income, net	131.2	28.4	224.8	101.6
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	9.6	9.5	15	15.1
Income before income taxes	205.1	101.3	365.6	245.1
Income taxes	67.3	22.8	127.4	73.4
Net income	$137.80	$78.50	$238.20	$171.70
Weighted average common shares outstanding (in shares)	40.9	43.7	41.4	44
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding (in shares)	41.2	44.5	41.8	45
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$3.37	$1.80	$5.75	$3.90
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$3.34	$1.77	$5.70	$3.81
Cash dividends per share of common stock (in dollars per share)	$0.30	$0.30	$0.60	$0.60

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net income	$137.80	$78.50	$238.20	$171.70
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax and reclassifications to earnings:	'	'	'	'
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	-8.5	25.1	-49.9	63
Unrealized gains on cash flow hedges	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.7
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1.7	-1	2.1	-5.4
Other comprehensive income (loss)	-6.6	24.4	-47.4	58.3
Comprehensive income	$131.20	$102.90	$190.80	$230

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Cash flows — operating activities:	'	'
Net income	$238.20	$171.70
Depreciation and amortization	64.1	66.3
Net gains on investments	-149.7	-85.7
Amortization of share based compensation	10.3	10.4
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	-15	-15.1
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates	1.5	129.1
Gain on contract to repurchase common stock	-18.1	0
Deferred income taxes	-3.1	-2.5
Changes in accounts receivable	-13.5	27.6
Changes in other assets	3.7	-12.7
Changes in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	0.5	-7.2
Changes in income taxes payable	24.5	-15.5
Changes in deferred revenues and gains	-1.7	-0.9
Changes in accrued compensation and benefits	-23.1	-22.4
Other, net	9.7	0.5
Net cash provided from operating activities	128.3	243.6
Cash flows — investing activities:	'	'
Capital expenditures	-59.8	-51.8
Investments in securities	-44.4	-53.9
Proceeds from sales/maturities of investments	214.9	190.7
Net decrease (increase) in restricted cash and cash equivalents held to satisfy client funds obligations	-14	52.8
Other, net	9.3	-13.2
Net cash provided from investing activities	106	124.6
Cash flows — financing activities:	'	'
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	9.8	17.2
Principal payments on debt	-130	-22.7
Repurchases of senior convertible debentures	0	39.2
Net borrowings (payments) on revolving credit facilities	118.5	-24.1
Net proceeds from accounts receivable securitization program	0	15
Net increase (decrease) in client funds obligations	14	-62.8
Common stock repurchased	-205.7	-137
Payment of cash dividends	-24.5	-26.4
Excess tax benefits from share based compensation	4.6	1.6
Other, net	-0.2	-0.2
Net cash used for financing activities	-213.5	-278.6
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	20.8	89.6
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	62.5	88.3
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$83.30	$177.90

Summary_of_Accounting_Policies

Summary of Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Summary of Accounting Policies	'
	Summary of Accounting Policies
	The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of DST Systems, Inc. (“DST” or the “Company”) included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.  Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to enable a reasonable understanding of the information presented. These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position and the results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows for the periods presented.
	Certain amounts in the 2013 financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2014 presentation. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year 2014.
	New authoritative accounting guidance
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an accounting standard update, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or Tax Credit Carryforward Exists.” This standard requires netting of unrecognized tax benefits against a deferred tax asset for a loss or other carryforward that would apply in settlement of the uncertain tax positions. This standard is effective prospectively for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant effect on the consolidated financial statements.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standard, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” This standard will replace the existing accounting standard for revenue recognition and is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early application of this standard is not permitted. This standard permits two transition approaches, either the retrospective transition method or the cumulative effect transition method. The Company is currently evaluating the standard, including which transition approach will be applied and the estimated impact it will have on the consolidated financial statements.

Client_FundsObligations

Client Funds/Obligations	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Restricted Cash and Investments, Current [Abstract]	'
Client Funds/Obligations	'
	Client Funds/Obligations
	The Company had $330.2 million and $316.3 million of funds held on behalf of clients at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.  During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company received no proceeds from the sales/maturities of investments in available-for-sale securities held to satisfy client funds obligations. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company received $19.0 million of proceeds from the sales/maturities of investments in available-for-sale securities held to satisfy client funds obligations. Gross realized gains and gross realized losses associated with the sales/maturities of available-for-sale securities held to satisfy client funds obligations were not significant during both the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.

Investments

Investments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]	'
Investments	'
	Investments
	Investments are as follows (in millions):
			Carrying Value
			June 30,			December 31,
			2014			2013
	Available-for-sale securities:
	State Street Corporation		$	432.1		$	515.5
	Other available-for-sale securities		141.9			138.5
			574			654
	Other:
	Trading securities		29.7			44.3
	Cost method and other investments		162.3			183
			192			227.3
	Total investments		$	766		$	881.3
	Certain information related to the Company’s available-for-sale securities is as follows (in millions):
		June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Book cost basis	$	168.3		$	166.9
	Gross unrealized gains	406.6			487.5
	Gross unrealized losses	(0.9		)	(0.4		)
	Market value	$	574		$	654
	At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company’s carrying value of available-for-sale investments was $574.0 million and $654.0 million, respectively. Deferred tax liabilities associated with the available-for-sale investments were approximately $172.0 million and $201.1 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company received $86.7 million and $148.1 million, respectively, from the sale of investments in available-for-sale securities.  Gross realized gains of $2.1 million and $16.4 million and gross realized losses of $0.2 million and $0.7 million were recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, from the sale of available-for-sale securities. Gross realized gains of $48.2 million and $85.5 million and gross realized losses of $0.3 million and $1.1 million were recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, from the sale of available-for-sale securities.
	The Company had no unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities for the three months ended June 30, 2014, compared to $0.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2013, related to other than temporary investment impairments. In addition, the Company recorded unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities of $0.1 million and $0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, related to other than temporary investment impairments. A decline in a security’s net realizable value that is other than temporary is treated as a loss based on quoted or derived market value and is reflected in other income, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income.
	The following table summarizes the fair value and gross unrealized losses of the Company’s investments by the length of time that the securities have been in a continuous loss position, at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in millions):
		Less than 12 months						Greater than 12 months				Total
		Fair Value			Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
	June 30, 2014
	Common stock	$	13.4		$	0.9		$	—	$	—	$	13.4	$	0.9
	31-Dec-13
	Common stock	$	5.9		$	0.4		$	—	$	—	$	5.9	$	0.4
	The Company is a limited partner in various private equity funds which are primarily accounted for using the cost method.  At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company’s carrying value of these private equity fund investments was approximately $147.8 million and $167.3 million, respectively.  At June 30, 2014, the Company had future capital commitments related to these private equity fund investments of approximately $6.5 million. Additionally, the Company has other investments with a carrying value of $14.5 million and $15.7 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company received a $33.2 million cash dividend from a cost method investment in a privately-held company. Following receipt of the dividend, DST sold its remaining interest in the privately-held company during the three months ended June 30, 2014, resulting in pre-tax cash proceeds and a related gain of $103.6 million.
	The Company records lower of cost or market valuation adjustments on cost method and other investments when impairment conditions are present.  The Company recorded impairments on cost method and other investments of $1.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2014, as compared to no impairments recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2013. The Company recorded impairments on cost method and other investments of $1.6 million and $0.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Future adverse changes in market conditions or poor operating results of underlying investments could result in losses or an inability to recover the carrying value of the investments that may not be reflected in an investment’s current carrying value, thereby possibly requiring an impairment charge in the future.  Such a charge could have a material effect on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

Unconsolidated_Affiliates

Unconsolidated Affiliates	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Unconsolidated Affiliates	'
	Unconsolidated Affiliates
	Investments in unconsolidated affiliates are as follows (in millions):
				Carrying Value
		Ownership		June 30,				December 31,
		Percentage		2014				2013
	Boston Financial Data Services, Inc.	50%		$	75.5			$	72.5
	International Financial Data Services (U.K. and L.P.)	50%		186.2				179
	Unconsolidated real estate and other affiliates			35.5				36.6
	Total			$	297.2			$	288.1
	Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates follows are as (in millions):
		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		June 30,								June 30,
		2014				2013				2014		2013
	Boston Financial Data Services, Inc.	$	1.2			$	2.5			$	3	$	4.3
	International Financial Data Services (U.K. and L.P.)	1				6.1				3.1		8
	Unconsolidated real estate and other affiliates	7.4				0.9				8.9		2.8
	Total	$	9.6			$	9.5			$	15	$	15.1

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	Authoritative accounting guidance on fair value measurements establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value.  These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.
	As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company held certain investment assets and certain liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis.  These investment assets include the Company’s money market funds, available-for-sale equity securities and trading securities whereby fair value is determined using quoted prices in active markets.  Accordingly, the fair value measurements of these investments have been classified as Level 1 in the table below.  Fair value for deferred compensation liabilities that are credited with deemed gains or losses of the underlying hypothetical investments, primarily equity securities, have been classified as Level 1 in the tables below.  In addition, the Company has investments in available-for-sale fixed income securities, pooled funds, and interest rate and foreign currency derivative instruments that are required to be reported at fair value.  Fair value for the available-for-sale fixed income securities and for the derivative instruments was determined using inputs from quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets that are directly or indirectly observable.  Fair value for investments in pooled funds is determined using net asset value.  Accordingly, the Company’s investments in available-for-sale fixed income securities, pooled funds and derivative instruments have been classified as Level 2 in the table below.
	The following tables present assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in millions):
					Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
		June 30, 2014			Quoted prices			Significant			Significant
					in Active			Other			Unobservable
					Markets for			Observable			Inputs
					Identical			Inputs			(Level 3)
					Assets			(Level 2)
					(Level 1)
	Money market funds (1)	$	201.1		$	201.1		$	—		$	—
	Equity securities (2)	603.7			603.7			—			—
	Pooled funds (2)	4.3			—			4.3			—
	Deferred compensation liabilities (3)	(29.7		)	(29.7		)	—			—
	Derivative instruments (3)	(0.6		)	—			(0.6		)	—
	Total	$	778.8		$	775.1		$	3.7		$	—
					Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
		December 31, 2013			Quoted prices			Significant			Significant
					in Active			Other			Unobservable
					Markets for			Observable			Inputs
					Identical			Inputs			(Level 3)
					Assets			(Level 2)
					(Level 1)
	Money market funds (1)	$	170.5		$	170.5		$	—		$	—
	Equity securities (2)	698			698			—			—
	Pooled funds (2)	12.4			—			12.4			—
	Fixed income securities (2)	0.3			—			0.3			—
	Deferred compensation liabilities (3)	(44.3		)	(44.3		)	—			—
	Derivative instruments (3)	(0.8		)	—			(0.8		)	—
	Total	$	836.1		$	824.2		$	11.9		$	—
	_____________________________________________________
	(1) Included in Cash and cash equivalents, Funds held on behalf of clients and Other assets on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated
	Balance Sheet.
	(2) Included in Investments on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
	(3) Included in Other liabilities on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
	At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, one of DST’s unconsolidated affiliates had an interest rate swap with a fair market value liability of $49.9 million and $45.5 million, respectively.  The unconsolidated affiliate used inputs from quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets that are directly or indirectly observable relating to the measurement of the interest rate swap.  The fair value measurement of the interest rate swap has been classified as Level 2 by the unconsolidated affiliate.  The above table presents only assets and liabilities measured at fair value for which the Company controls, and accordingly excludes items held by unconsolidated affiliates.

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill

Intangible Assets and Goodwill	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Intangible Assets and Goodwill	'
	Intangible Assets and Goodwill
	Intangible assets
	The following table summarizes intangible assets (in millions):
		June 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
		Carrying		Accumulated		Carrying		Accumulated
		Amount		Amortization		Amount		Amortization
	Amortizable intangible assets
	Customer relationships	$	168.3	$	53.1	$	168.3	$	47
	Other	26.6		12		26.6		10.5
	Total	$	194.9	$	65.1	$	194.9	$	57.5
	Amortization expense of intangible assets for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was approximately $3.8 million and $7.6 million, respectively. Annual amortization for intangible assets recorded as of June 30, 2014 is estimated to be (in millions):
	Remainder of 2014	$	7.3
	2015	14.4
	2016	14.1
	2017	14
	2018	13.8
	Thereafter	66.2
	Total	$	129.8
	Goodwill
	The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended June 30, 2014, by Segment (in millions):
		December 31,		Acquisitions		Disposals		Other			June 30,
		2013									2014
	Financial Services	$	235.6	$	—	$	—	$	0.7		$	236.3
	Healthcare Services	155		—		—		—			155
	Customer Communications	33.1		—		—		(1.1		)	32
	Total	$	423.7	$	—	$	—	$	(0.4	)	$	423.3

Debt

Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	Debt
	The Company is obligated under notes and other indebtedness as follows (in millions):
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Accounts receivable securitization program	$	150	$	150
	Secured promissory notes	7.5		7.8
	Term loan credit facility	—		125
	Revolving credit facilities	128.9		10.4
	Senior notes	370		370
	Related party credit agreements	4.8		5.8
	Other indebtedness	10.5		14
		671.7		683
	Less current portion of debt	207.2		283.6
	Long-term debt	$	464.5	$	399.4
	Accounts receivable securitization program
	DST securitizes certain of its domestic accounts receivable through an accounts receivable securitization program with a third-party bank.  The maximum amount that can be outstanding under this program is $150.0 million.  In May 2014, the Company renewed its accounts receivable securitization program. The facility will expire by its terms on May 14, 2015, unless renewed.
	The outstanding amount under the program was $150.0 million at both June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013.  During the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, total proceeds from the accounts receivable securitization program were approximately $505.1 million and $482.2 million, respectively, and total repayments were approximately $505.1 million and $467.2 million, respectively.
	Term loan credit facility
	The Company repaid its $125.0 million term loan credit facility in June 2014. The facility had a maturity date of October 28, 2014. Amounts prepaid may not be re-borrowed.
	Revolving credit facilities
	The Company has a syndicated line of credit facility which provides for a revolving unsecured credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $630.0 million. On April 17, 2014, the Company amended the syndicated line of credit facility to, among other items, allow for certain additional dispositions of non-operating assets, the proceeds of which were used to repurchase a portion of the outstanding shares owned by the Argyros Family Trust and certain of its affiliates (collectively, “Argyros Group”).
	Senior Notes
	DST has $370.0 million of outstanding privately placed senior notes (collectively, the “Senior Notes”) at both June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. On April 17, 2014, the Company received a consent from the holders of a majority of the Senior Notes whereby the noteholders consented to the Company’s repurchase of DST common stock by the Company from the Argyros Group.
	Fair value
	Based upon the borrowing rates currently available to the Company and its subsidiaries for indebtedness with similar terms and average maturities, the carrying value of long-term debt, with the exception of the Senior Notes, is considered to approximate fair value.  The estimated fair values of the Senior Notes were derived principally from quoted prices for similar financial instruments (Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy).
	As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the carrying values and estimated fair values of the Senior Notes were as follows (in millions):
		June 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
		Carrying		Estimated		Carrying		Estimated
		Value		Fair Value		Value		Fair Value
	Senior notes - Series A	$	40	$	40.2	$	40	$	40.6
	Senior notes - Series B	105		109.9		105		110
	Senior notes - Series C	65		68.7		65		68.3
	Senior notes - Series D	160		171.8		160		168.1
	Total	$	370	$	390.6	$	370	$	387

Derivatives

Derivatives	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Hedging Transactions and Derivative Financial Instruments	'
	Hedging Transactions and Derivative Financial Instruments
	The Company is directly and indirectly affected by changes in certain market conditions. When determined appropriate, DST uses derivative instruments as a risk management tool to mitigate the potential impact of certain market risks. The primary market risks managed through the use of derivative instruments are foreign currency exchange rate risk and interest rate risk. The Company may use various types of derivative instruments including, but not limited to, forward contracts, option contracts and swaps. The Company does not enter into derivative arrangements for speculative purposes.
	The Company determines the fair values of its derivatives based on quoted market prices that are directly or indirectly observable as further discussed within Note 5 of these financial statements. The following table presents the fair values of the Company’s derivative instruments that were designated and qualified as part of a hedging relationship (in millions):
					Fair Value
	Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments		Balance Sheet Location		June 30,			December 31,
					2014			2013
	Foreign currency contracts		Other current liabilities		$	0.1		$	0.4
	Interest rate contracts		Other long term liabilities		0.1			0.1
	Total liabilities				$	0.2		$	0.5
	Cash flow hedging strategy
	The Company uses cash flow hedges to minimize the variability in cash flows of assets or liabilities or forecasted transactions caused by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates or interest rates. The changes in the fair values of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) and are reclassified into the line item in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income in which the hedged items are recorded in the same period the hedged items affect earnings. The changes in fair values of hedges that are determined to be ineffective are immediately reclassified from AOCI into earnings. The maximum length of time for which the Company hedges its exposure to future cash flows is typically one to two years.
	The Company has entered into a foreign currency cash flow hedging program to reduce the risk that DST’s net cash outflows resulting from intercompany purchases of services from its international subsidiaries could be adversely affected by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company entered into forward foreign currency contracts (Thai baht) to hedge certain portions of forecasted cash flows denominated in foreign currencies. The total notional values of derivatives that were designated and qualified for the Company’s foreign currency cash flow hedging program were $11.0 million and $11.2 million as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	The Company monitors the mix of short-term debt and long-term debt regularly. From time to time, the Company manages its variable rate interest risk through the use of derivative financial instruments. The Company has entered into interest rate swap agreements and has designated these instruments as part of the Company’s interest rate cash flow hedging program. The objective of this hedging program is to mitigate the risk of adverse changes in benchmark interest rates on the Company’s future interest payments. The total notional values of these interest rate swap agreements that were designated and qualified for the Company’s interest rate cash flow hedging program were $7.1 million and $7.3 million as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	The following table presents the pretax impact that changes in the fair values of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges had on AOCI and earnings during the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):
		Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (“OCI”)				Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income	Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)
	2014
	Interest rate contracts	$	0.3			Interest expense	$	—
	2013
	Foreign currency contracts	(0.2		)		Costs and expenses	—
	Interest rate contracts	$	(0.5	)		Interest expense	$	(1.3	)
	The following table presents the pretax impact that changes in the fair values of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges had on AOCI and earnings during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):
		Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (“OCI”)				Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income	Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)
	2014
	Foreign currency contracts	$	(0.1	)		Costs and expenses	$	(0.2	)
	Interest rate contracts	0.4				Interest expense	—
	2013
	Foreign currency contracts	(0.2		)		Costs and expenses	—
	Interest rate contracts	$	(0.5	)		Interest expense	$	(2.0	)
	There were no gains or losses recognized into income as a result of ineffectiveness during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013. As of June 30, 2014, the Company estimates that the amounts to be reclassified into earnings during the next 12 months are approximately $0.1 million.
	Economic (nondesignated) hedging strategy
	In addition to derivative instruments that are designated and qualify for hedge accounting, the Company also uses certain derivatives as economic hedges of foreign currency exposure. Although these derivatives were not designated for hedge accounting, they are effective economic hedges. The changes in fair values of economic hedges are immediately recognized into earnings.
	The Company uses foreign currency economic hedges to offset the earnings impact that fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates have on certain intercompany loans denominated in nonfunctional currencies (British pound and Canadian dollar). The foreign currency economic hedging program consists of rolling, monthly forward foreign currency contracts which settle on the last day of each month. As a result, there are minimal unrealized gains or losses at the end of the period related to these contracts. The changes in fair values of economic hedges used to offset those monetary assets and liabilities are immediately recognized into earnings in other income, net in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income. The total notional values of derivatives related to the Company’s foreign currency economic hedges were $115.2 million and $115.1 million as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	The pretax impact that changes in the fair values of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments had on earnings during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was not significant.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The Company records income tax expense during interim periods based on its best estimate of the full year’s tax rate.  Certain items are given discrete period treatment and, as a result, the tax effects of such items are reported in full in the relevant interim period.  The Company’s tax rate was 32.8% and 34.8% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, compared to 22.5% and 29.9% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively. The Company’s tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was lower than the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% primarily attributable to the $18.1 million gain on share repurchase which had no tax expense, and the completion of a state examination which resulted in the recognition of $2.5 million of income tax benefits from the reversal of previously reserved tax positions during the three months ended June 30, 2014. The Company’s tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 was lower than the statutory federal income tax rate of 35% primarily attributable to the completion of an IRS examination which resulted in recognition of $14.1 million and $16.1 million of income tax benefits during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively.
	The full year 2014 tax rate can be affected as a result of variances among the estimates and amounts of full year sources of taxable income (e.g., domestic consolidated, joint venture and/or international), the realization of tax credits (e.g., historic rehabilitation, research and experimentation, foreign tax and state incentive), adjustments which may arise from the resolution of tax matters under review and the Company’s assessment of its liability for uncertain tax positions.

Equity

Equity	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Equity	'
	Equity
	Earnings per share
	The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows (in millions, except per share amounts):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net income	$	137.8		$	78.5		$	238.2		$	171.7
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	40.9			43.7			41.4			44
	Incremental shares from restricted stock units, stock options and convertible debentures	0.3			0.8			0.4			1
	Weighted average diluted shares outstanding	41.2			44.5			41.8			45
	Basic earnings per share	$	3.37		$	1.8		$	5.75		$	3.9
	Diluted earnings per share	$	3.34		$	1.77		$	5.7		$	3.81
	The Company had approximately 39.7 million and 43.3 million common shares outstanding at June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. No shares from options to purchase common stock were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation because they were anti-dilutive for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013.
	Share based compensation
	The Company has share based compensation plans covering its employees and non-employee directors.  During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company granted approximately 0.3 million restricted stock units (“RSU’s”), of which approximately 0.2 million are performance stock units.  Additionally, during the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company had 0.2 million RSU’s vest as the result of the completion of the service requirements or achievement of the service and performance features of the awards, as applicable. At June 30, 2014, the Company had outstanding 0.8 million unvested RSU’s and 0.7 million stock options (of which 0.2 million are not yet exercisable).
	The Company recognized share based compensation expense of $6.0 million and $10.3 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, as compared to $4.5 million and $10.4 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively.
	At June 30, 2014, the Company had $41.6 million of total unrecognized compensation expense (included in Additional paid-in capital on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet) related to its share based compensation arrangements, net of estimated forfeitures.  The Company estimates that the amortized compensation expense attributable to the stock option and restricted stock unit grants will be approximately $10.5 million for the remainder of 2014, $15.9 million for 2015, $8.0 million for 2016 and $1.2 million for 2017, based on awards currently outstanding. Future amortization is not projected on approximately $6.0 million of unrecognized compensation expense as the related awards are not currently expected to achieve their required performance features and therefore not expected to vest.
	Other comprehensive income (loss)
	Accumulated other comprehensive income balances consist of the following (in millions), net of tax:
		Unrealized Gain on Available-for-Sale Securities			Unrealized Loss on Cash Flow Hedges			Foreign Currency			Accumulated
								Translation			Other
								Adjustments			Comprehensive
											Income
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	300.8		$	(0.5	)	$	7.9		$	308.2
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(49.9		)	0.4			2.1			(47.4		)
	Balance, June 30, 2014	$	250.9		$	(0.1	)	$	10		$	260.8
	Additions to and reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to the Company:
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014						2013
		Pretax			Net of Tax			Pretax			Net of Tax
	Available-for-sale securities
	Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	$	(12.0	)	$	(7.3	)	$	56.3		$	34.5
	Reclassification of gains into net earnings on available-for-sale securities (1)	(1.9		)	(1.2		)	(15.4		)	(9.4		)
	Net change in available-for-sale securities	(13.9		)	(8.5		)	40.9			25.1
	Cash flow hedges
	Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	0.3			0.2			(0.7		)	(0.5		)
	Reclassification of losses into net earnings on interest rate cash flow hedges (3)	—			—			1.3			0.8
	Net change in cash flow hedges	0.3			0.2			0.6			0.3
	Cumulative translation adjustments	1.7			1.7			(1.0		)	(1.0		)
	Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(11.9	)	$	(6.6	)	$	40.5		$	24.4
		Six Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014						2013
		Pretax			Net of Tax			Pretax			Net of Tax
	Available-for-sale securities
	Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	$	(33.0	)	$	(20.7	)	$	186.3		$	114.2
	Reclassification of gains into net earnings on available-for-sale securities (1)	(47.9		)	(29.2		)	(83.9		)	(51.2		)
	Net change in available-for-sale securities	(80.9		)	(49.9		)	102.4			63
	Cash flow hedges
	Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	0.3			0.2			(0.7		)	(0.5		)
	Reclassification of losses into net earnings on foreign currency cash flow hedges (2)	0.2			0.2			—			—
	Reclassification of losses into net earnings on interest rate cash flow hedges (3)	—			—			2			1.2
	Net change in cash flow hedges	0.5			0.4			1.3			0.7
	Cumulative translation adjustments	2.1			2.1			(5.5		)	(5.4		)
	Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(78.3	)	$	(47.4	)	$	98.2		$	58.3
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	(1) Realized (gains)/losses on available-for-sale securities are recognized in Other income, net on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income.
	(2) Reclassification to net earnings of derivatives qualifying as effective foreign currency cash flow hedges are recognized in Costs and expenses on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income.
	(3) Reclassification to net earnings of derivatives qualifying as effective interest rate cash flow hedges are recognized in Interest expense on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income.
	One of DST’s unconsolidated affiliates had an interest rate swap liability with a fair market value of $49.9 million and $45.5 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.  DST’s 50% proportionate share of this interest rate swap liability was $25.0 million and $22.8 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.  The Company records in investments and AOCI its proportionate share of this liability in an amount not to exceed the carrying value of its investment in this unconsolidated affiliate. Because the carrying value of this unconsolidated affiliate investment balance was zero at both June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, no interest rate swap liability or AOCI was recorded in the consolidated financial statements.
	Stock repurchases
	On January 29, 2014, the Board of Directors of DST authorized a new $250.0 million share repurchase plan, which allows, but does not require, the repurchase of common stock in open market and private transactions. The Company did not repurchase any shares of DST common stock under this share repurchase plan during the six months ended June 30, 2014. The Company repurchased approximately 1.7 million shares of DST common stock for $115.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2013 under the previous share repurchase plan.
As of March 23, 2014, the Argyros Group beneficially owned 9.2 million shares or 22% of DST common shares. During March 2014, DST entered into an agreement under which DST agreed to a two-step process to assist the Argyros Group with the disposition of a substantial portion of their common stock ownership in DST.  To implement the Argyros Group’s disposition, DST facilitated the May 2014 registered, secondary common stock offering of $450.0 million (before any overallotment option) of DST common stock beneficially owned by the Argyros Group.  Concurrent with the closing of the secondary offering and based upon a price determined in the secondary offering, DST repurchased, and simultaneously retired, 2.4 million shares of its common stock from the Argyros Group for $200.0 million.  In connection with this share repurchase, DST recorded a non-cash gain of $18.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014 resulting from the change in stock price between the date the share repurchase price became fixed and the settlement date. The retirement of the shares during the three months ended June 30, 2014 reduced Common Stock by $0.1 million, Additional Paid in Capital by $4.8 million and Retained Earnings by $213.2 million within the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Shares received in exchange for satisfaction of the option exercise price and for tax withholding obligations arising from the exercise of options to purchase the Company’s stock or from the vesting of restricted stock shares are included in common stock repurchased in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.  The amount of such share receipts and withholdings for option exercises and restricted stock vesting was $5.7 million and $21.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Dividends
The Board of Directors of DST declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per common share during the first and second quarters of 2014. The total dividends for the six months ended June 30, 2014 were $25.0 million, of which $11.9 million were paid in June 2014 and $12.6 million were paid in March 2014.  The remaining amount of the dividend represents dividend equivalent shares of restricted stock units in lieu of the cash dividend. On July 30, 2014, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per common share, payable September 12, 2014, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 29, 2014.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	The Company has letters of credit of $8.5 million and $8.3 million outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.  Letters of credit are secured by the Company’s debt facilities.
	The Company has entered into agreements with certain officers whereby upon defined circumstances constituting a change in control of the Company, certain benefit entitlements are automatically funded and such officers are entitled to specific cash payments upon termination of employment.  The Company has established trusts to provide for the funding of certain corporate commitments and entitlements of Company officers, directors, employees and others in the event of a change in control of the Company. Assets held in such trusts at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were not significant.  The Company has adopted the DST Systems, Inc. Executive Severance Plan which provides certain benefits to participants in the event of a qualifying termination under the plan.
	The Company received a regulatory inquiry, in February 2012, regarding information that the Company’s pharmacy claims processing business prepared on behalf of its Medicare Part D Plan Sponsor customers that those Medicare Part D Plan Sponsor customers subsequently provided to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, during the period 2006 to 2009.  That information related to amounts that were paid to Louisiana pharmacies that dispensed prescription drugs to Medicare Part D plan members.  As of June 30, 2014, the Company was in the advanced stages of resolving this matter, however since the regulator has broad statutory authority in determining the resolution of the inquiry, the ultimate resolution and impact was subject to change.
	The Company received a legal claim relating to a 2001 international software development agreement.  Although the software was never completed, the counterparty to the agreement has asserted that DST’s failure to accept the software has resulted in direct damages ranging up to approximately $10.0 million. Claims for interest and other indirect damages could also be asserted.  A trial court and a court of appeals each concluded in 2004 and 2006, respectively, that the conditions for acceptance were not met.  In October 2011, a court of appeals ordered the engagement of an expert to test the software and decide whether it met the acceptance criteria.  The appeals court is currently reviewing the expert’s report. The Company is vigorously defending the case.  Although the ultimate resolution and impact of this litigation is not presently determinable, the Company’s management believes the eventual outcome of such litigation will not have a material adverse effect on the overall financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
	As of June 30, 2014, the Company has $7.9 million accrued related to the regulatory inquiry and legal claim described above. Based on the current status of each of the above proceedings, there is a reasonable possibility that losses in excess of the amounts accrued exists. The Company currently cannot make an estimate of possible outcomes or estimate the amount or range of additional reasonably possible losses beyond what has been disclosed.
	In addition, the Company and its subsidiaries are involved in various legal proceedings arising in the normal course of their businesses. While the ultimate outcome of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, it is the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, that the final outcome in such proceedings, in the aggregate, would not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company.
	Other contractual commitments
	The Company entered into an agreement to guarantee up to $8.0 million of a $38.5 million mortgage loan to a 50% owned real estate joint venture.  The $38.5 million loan matures on September 30, 2018.  At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, total borrowings on the loan were $31.3 million and $28.3 million, respectively, and the Company’s guarantee totaled $3.2 million and $1.5 million at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
	The Company has an agreement for a performance guarantee up to $5.0 million on a 20 year franchise agreement entered into by a 50% owned real estate joint venture.  At June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company’s liability recorded associated with the guarantee was $0.8 million.
	The Company’s 50% owned joint ventures are generally governed by shareholder or partnership agreements.  The agreements generally entitle the Company to elect one-half of the directors to the board in the case of corporations and to have 50% voting/managing interest in the case of partnerships.  The agreements generally provide that a joint venture owner, if it desires to terminate the agreement, may establish a price payable in cash, or a promise to pay cash, for all of the other’s ownership in the joint venture and submit a binding offer, in writing, to the other party to sell to the other party all of its ownership interests in the joint venture or to purchase all ownership interests owned by the other party at such offering price.  The party receiving the offer generally has a specified period of time to either accept the offer to sell its interest, or to elect to purchase the offering party’s interest, in either case at the established offering price.  The Company cannot estimate the potential aggregate offering price that it could be required to receive for its interest in the case of a sale, or to pay for the other party’s interest in the case of a purchase; however, the amount could be material.
	In addition to the guarantees entered into as mentioned above, the Company has also guaranteed certain obligations of certain joint ventures under service agreements entered into by the joint ventures and their customers. The amount of such obligations is not stated in the agreements. Depending on the negotiated terms of the guaranty and/or the underlying service agreement, the Company’s liability under the guaranty may be subject to time and materiality limitations, monetary caps and other conditions and defenses.
	In certain instances in which the Company licenses proprietary systems or third party systems to customers, the Company gives certain warranties and infringement indemnities to the licensee, the terms of which vary depending on the negotiated terms of each respective license agreement, but which generally warrant that such systems will perform in accordance with their specifications. The amount of such obligations is not stated in the license agreements. The Company’s liability for breach of such warranties may be subject to time and materiality limitations, monetary caps and other conditions and defenses.
	The Company has also entered into indemnification agreements with its directors and executive officers and certain other officers.  In addition, from time to time, the Company enters into agreements with unaffiliated parties containing indemnification provisions, the terms of which vary depending on the negotiated terms of each respective agreement.  The amount of the Company's indemnification obligations is not stated in the agreements.  The Company’s liability under such indemnification agreements and provisions may be subject to time and materiality limitations, monetary caps and other conditions and defenses.
	The Company has entered into purchase and service agreements with its vendors, and consulting agreements with providers of consulting services to the Company, pursuant to which the Company has agreed to indemnify certain of such vendors and consultants, respectively, against third party claims arising from the Company’s use of the vendor’s product or the services of the vendor or consultant.
	In connection with the acquisition or disposition of subsidiaries, operating units and business assets by the Company, the Company has entered into agreements containing indemnification provisions, the terms of which vary depending on the negotiated terms of each respective agreement, but which are generally described as follows: (i) in connection with acquisitions made by the Company, the Company has agreed to indemnify the seller against third party claims made against the seller relating to the subject subsidiary, operating unit or asset and arising after the closing of the transaction, and (ii) in connection with dispositions made by the Company, the Company has agreed to indemnify the buyer against damages incurred by the buyer due to the buyer’s reliance on representations and warranties relating to the subject subsidiary, operating unit or business assets in the disposition agreement if such representations or warranties were untrue when made, or due to any breach of the representations, warranties, agreements or covenants contained in the agreement.
	The Company has entered into agreements with certain third parties, including banks and escrow agents that provide software escrow, fiduciary and other services to the Company or to its benefit plans or customers. Under such agreements, the Company has agreed to indemnify such service providers for third party claims relating to the carrying out of their respective duties under such agreements.
	The Company has entered into agreements with lenders providing financing to the Company pursuant to which the Company agrees to indemnify such lenders for third party claims arising from or relating to such financings. In connection with real estate mortgage financing, the Company has entered into environmental indemnity agreements in which the Company has agreed to indemnify the lenders for any damage sustained by the lenders relating to any environmental contamination on the subject properties.
	In connection with the acquisition or disposition of real estate by the Company, the Company has entered into real estate contracts containing indemnification provisions, the terms of which vary depending on the negotiated terms of each respective contract, but which are generally described as follows: (i) in connection with acquisitions by the Company, the Company has agreed to indemnify the seller against third party claims made against the seller arising from the Company’s on-site inspections, tests and investigations of the subject property made by the Company as part of its due diligence and against third party claims relating to the operations on the subject property after the closing of the transaction, and (ii) in connection with dispositions by the Company, the Company has agreed to indemnify the buyer for damages incurred by the buyer due to the buyer’s reliance on representations and warranties relating to the subject property made by the Company in the real estate contract if such representations or warranties were untrue when made and against third party claims relating to operations on the subject property prior to the closing of the transaction.
	In connection with the leasing of real estate by the Company, as landlord and as tenant, the Company has entered into occupancy leases containing indemnification provisions, the terms of which vary depending on the negotiated terms of each respective lease, but which are generally described as follows: (i) in connection with leases in which the Company is the tenant, the Company has agreed to indemnify the landlord against third party claims relating to the Company’s occupancy of the subject property, including claims arising from loss of life, bodily injury and/or damage to property thereon, and (ii) in connection with leases in which the Company is the landlord, the Company has agreed to indemnify the tenant against third party claims to the extent occasioned wholly or in part by any negligent act or omission of the Company or arising from loss of life, bodily injury and/or damage to property in or upon any of the common areas or other areas under the Company’s control.
	Except for the $0.8 million guarantee described above that has been accrued, at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, in accordance with accounting and reporting guidance on guarantees, the Company had not accrued any liability on the aforementioned guarantees or indemnifications as they relate to future performance criteria or indirect guarantees of indebtedness of others.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	Segment Information
	The Company’s operating business units offer sophisticated information processing and software services and products. The Company presents these businesses as three operating segments, Financial Services, Healthcare Services and Customer Communications.  Investments in the Company’s equity securities, private equity investments, real estate and certain financial interests are included in the Investments and Other Segment.
	Information concerning total assets by reporting segment is as follows (in millions):
		June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Financial Services	$	1,436.80		$	1,422.50
	Healthcare Services	325.4			336.6
	Customer Communications	397.1			403
	Investments and Other	895.8			991.8
	Elimination Adjustments	(61.8		)	(63.4		)
		$	2,993.30		$	3,090.50
	The Company evaluates the performance of its operating segments based on income before income taxes and interest expense.  Intersegment revenues are reflected at rates determined by the Company and may not be reflective of market rates.
	Summarized financial information concerning the Company’s Segments is shown in the following tables (in millions):
		Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
		Financial			Healthcare			Customer			Investments /		Elimination			Consolidated
		Services			Services			Communications			Other		Adjustments			Total
	Operating revenues	$	254.6		$	92.9		$	158.3		$	3.8	$	—		$	509.6
	Intersegment operating revenues	12			—			2.3			10.9		(25.2		)	—
	Out-of-pocket reimbursements	12.6			1.6			158.2			0.1		(2.6		)	169.9
	Total revenues	279.2			94.5			318.8			14.8		(27.8		)	679.5
	Costs and expenses	211.6			83			297.5			9		(25.0		)	576.1
	Depreciation and amortization	16.6			4.8			9.4			2		(0.7		)	32.1
	Income (loss) from operations	51			6.7			11.9			3.8		(2.1		)	71.3
	Other income, net	17.9			—			0.1			113.2		—			131.2
	Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	7.8			0.2			0.2			1.4		—			9.6
	Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes	$	76.7		$	6.9		$	12.2		$	118.4	$	(2.1	)	$	212.1
		Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
		Financial			Healthcare			Customer			Investments /		Elimination			Consolidated
		Services			Services			Communications			Other		Adjustments			Total
	Operating revenues	$	238.4		$	82		$	160.8		$	3.9	$	—		$	485.1
	Intersegment operating revenues	10.3			—			2			10.5		(22.8		)	—
	Out-of-pocket reimbursements	11.1			1.4			161.2			—		(1.7		)	172
	Total revenues	259.8			83.4			324			14.4		(24.5		)	657.1
	Costs and expenses	192.6			67.3			304.7			8.7		(22.0		)	551.3
	Depreciation and amortization	15.5			4.7			11			2.6		(0.7		)	33.1
	Income (loss) from operations	51.7			11.4			8.3			3.1		(1.8		)	72.7
	Other income, net	1.9			—			0.5			26		—			28.4
	Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	8.1			0.1			—			1.3		—			9.5
	Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes	$	61.7		$	11.5		$	8.8		$	30.4	$	(1.8	)	$	110.6
	Earnings before interest and income taxes in the segment reporting information above less interest expense of $7.0 million and $9.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 is equal to the Company’s income before income taxes on a consolidated basis for the corresponding periods.
		Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
		Financial			Healthcare			Customer			Investments /		Elimination			Consolidated
		Services			Services			Communications			Other		Adjustments			Total
	Operating revenues	$	498.9		$	184.9		$	323.7		$	7.3	$	—		$	1,014.80
	Intersegment operating revenues	24.1			—			4.4			21.6		(50.1		)	—
	Out-of-pocket reimbursements	26.3			3			324.2			0.1		(5.1		)	348.5
	Total revenues	549.3			187.9			652.3			29		(55.2		)	1,363.30
	Costs and expenses	427.5			159.8			604.6			17.8		(49.9		)	1,159.80
	Depreciation and amortization	33.3			9.7			18.4			4		(1.3		)	64.1
	Income (loss) from operations	88.5			18.4			29.3			7.2		(4.0		)	139.4
	Other income, net	20.1			—			0.2			204.5		—			224.8
	Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	11.7			0.3			0.6			2.4		—			15
	Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes	$	120.3		$	18.7		$	30.1		$	214.1	$	(4.0	)	$	379.2
		Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
		Financial			Healthcare			Customer			Investments /		Elimination			Consolidated
		Services			Services			Communications			Other		Adjustments			Total
	Operating revenues	$	476.4		$	162		$	334		$	7.9	$	—		$	980.3
	Intersegment operating revenues	21.1			—			4			20.8		(45.9		)	—
	Out-of-pocket reimbursements	23.1			2.7			337.1			—		(3.7		)	359.2
	Total revenues	520.6			164.7			675.1			28.7		(49.6		)	1,339.50
	Costs and expenses	390.2			136.8			625.8			17.5		(44.4		)	1,125.90
	Depreciation and amortization	31.3			9.4			21.8			5.1		(1.3		)	66.3
	Income (loss) from operations	99.1			18.5			27.5			6.1		(3.9		)	147.3
Other income (loss), net	(2.6		)	0.1			(0.3		)	104.4		—			101.6
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	11.6			0.2			0.1			3.2		—			15.1
Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes	$	108.1		$	18.8		$	27.3		$	113.7	$	(3.9	)	$	264
Earnings before interest and income taxes in the segment reporting information above less interest expense of $13.6 million and $18.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 is equal to the Company’s income before income taxes on a consolidated basis for the corresponding periods.

Summary_of_Accounting_Policies1

Summary of Accounting Policies (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
New Authoritative Accounting Guidance	'
	New authoritative accounting guidance
	In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an accounting standard update, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or Tax Credit Carryforward Exists.” This standard requires netting of unrecognized tax benefits against a deferred tax asset for a loss or other carryforward that would apply in settlement of the uncertain tax positions. This standard is effective prospectively for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant effect on the consolidated financial statements.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standard, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” This standard will replace the existing accounting standard for revenue recognition and is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early application of this standard is not permitted. This standard permits two transition approaches, either the retrospective transition method or the cumulative effect transition method. The Company is currently evaluating the standard, including which transition approach will be applied and the estimated impact it will have on the consolidated financial statements.

Investments_Tables

Investments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]	'
Schedule of investments	'
	Investments are as follows (in millions):
			Carrying Value
			June 30,			December 31,
			2014			2013
	Available-for-sale securities:
	State Street Corporation		$	432.1		$	515.5
	Other available-for-sale securities		141.9			138.5
			574			654
	Other:
	Trading securities		29.7			44.3
	Cost method and other investments		162.3			183
			192			227.3
	Total investments		$	766		$	881.3
Schedule of reconciliation of available-for-sale securities from book cost basis to market value	'
	Certain information related to the Company’s available-for-sale securities is as follows (in millions):
		June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Book cost basis	$	168.3		$	166.9
	Gross unrealized gains	406.6			487.5
	Gross unrealized losses	(0.9		)	(0.4		)
	Market value	$	574		$	654
Schedule of fair value and gross unrealized losses of investments by length of time in a continuous loss position	'
	The following table summarizes the fair value and gross unrealized losses of the Company’s investments by the length of time that the securities have been in a continuous loss position, at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in millions):
		Less than 12 months						Greater than 12 months				Total
		Fair Value			Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
	June 30, 2014
	Common stock	$	13.4		$	0.9		$	—	$	—	$	13.4	$	0.9
	31-Dec-13
	Common stock	$	5.9		$	0.4		$	—	$	—	$	5.9	$	0.4

Unconsolidated_Affiliates_Tabl

Unconsolidated Affiliates (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of unconsolidated affiliates	'
	Investments in unconsolidated affiliates are as follows (in millions):
				Carrying Value
		Ownership		June 30,				December 31,
		Percentage		2014				2013
	Boston Financial Data Services, Inc.	50%		$	75.5			$	72.5
	International Financial Data Services (U.K. and L.P.)	50%		186.2				179
	Unconsolidated real estate and other affiliates			35.5				36.6
	Total			$	297.2			$	288.1
Schedule of equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates	'
	Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates follows are as (in millions):
		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		June 30,								June 30,
		2014				2013				2014		2013
	Boston Financial Data Services, Inc.	$	1.2			$	2.5			$	3	$	4.3
	International Financial Data Services (U.K. and L.P.)	1				6.1				3.1		8
	Unconsolidated real estate and other affiliates	7.4				0.9				8.9		2.8
	Total	$	9.6			$	9.5			$	15	$	15.1

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis	'
	The following tables present assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in millions):
					Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
		June 30, 2014			Quoted prices			Significant			Significant
					in Active			Other			Unobservable
					Markets for			Observable			Inputs
					Identical			Inputs			(Level 3)
					Assets			(Level 2)
					(Level 1)
	Money market funds (1)	$	201.1		$	201.1		$	—		$	—
	Equity securities (2)	603.7			603.7			—			—
	Pooled funds (2)	4.3			—			4.3			—
	Deferred compensation liabilities (3)	(29.7		)	(29.7		)	—			—
	Derivative instruments (3)	(0.6		)	—			(0.6		)	—
	Total	$	778.8		$	775.1		$	3.7		$	—
					Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
		December 31, 2013			Quoted prices			Significant			Significant
					in Active			Other			Unobservable
					Markets for			Observable			Inputs
					Identical			Inputs			(Level 3)
					Assets			(Level 2)
					(Level 1)
	Money market funds (1)	$	170.5		$	170.5		$	—		$	—
	Equity securities (2)	698			698			—			—
	Pooled funds (2)	12.4			—			12.4			—
	Fixed income securities (2)	0.3			—			0.3			—
	Deferred compensation liabilities (3)	(44.3		)	(44.3		)	—			—
	Derivative instruments (3)	(0.8		)	—			(0.8		)	—
	Total	$	836.1		$	824.2		$	11.9		$	—

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill1

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of intangible assets	'
	The following table summarizes intangible assets (in millions):
		June 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
		Carrying		Accumulated		Carrying		Accumulated
		Amount		Amortization		Amount		Amortization
	Amortizable intangible assets
	Customer relationships	$	168.3	$	53.1	$	168.3	$	47
	Other	26.6		12		26.6		10.5
	Total	$	194.9	$	65.1	$	194.9	$	57.5
Schedule of estimated annual amortization for intangible assets	'
	Annual amortization for intangible assets recorded as of June 30, 2014 is estimated to be (in millions):
	Remainder of 2014	$	7.3
	2015	14.4
	2016	14.1
	2017	14
	2018	13.8
	Thereafter	66.2
	Total	$	129.8
Schedule of changes in the carrying amount of goodwill	'
	The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended June 30, 2014, by Segment (in millions):
		December 31,		Acquisitions		Disposals		Other			June 30,
		2013									2014
	Financial Services	$	235.6	$	—	$	—	$	0.7		$	236.3
	Healthcare Services	155		—		—		—			155
	Customer Communications	33.1		—		—		(1.1		)	32
	Total	$	423.7	$	—	$	—	$	(0.4	)	$	423.3

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of the Company's obligations and other indebtedness	'
	The Company is obligated under notes and other indebtedness as follows (in millions):
		June 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Accounts receivable securitization program	$	150	$	150
	Secured promissory notes	7.5		7.8
	Term loan credit facility	—		125
	Revolving credit facilities	128.9		10.4
	Senior notes	370		370
	Related party credit agreements	4.8		5.8
	Other indebtedness	10.5		14
		671.7		683
	Less current portion of debt	207.2		283.6
	Long-term debt	$	464.5	$	399.4
Schedule of Carrying and Fair Value of the Senior Notes	'
	As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the carrying values and estimated fair values of the Senior Notes were as follows (in millions):
		June 30, 2014				December 31, 2013
		Carrying		Estimated		Carrying		Estimated
		Value		Fair Value		Value		Fair Value
	Senior notes - Series A	$	40	$	40.2	$	40	$	40.6
	Senior notes - Series B	105		109.9		105		110
	Senior notes - Series C	65		68.7		65		68.3
	Senior notes - Series D	160		171.8		160		168.1
	Total	$	370	$	390.6	$	370	$	387

Derivatives_Derivatives_Tables

Derivatives Derivatives (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of derivative instruments in statement of financial position, fair value	'
	The following table presents the fair values of the Company’s derivative instruments that were designated and qualified as part of a hedging relationship (in millions):
					Fair Value
	Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments		Balance Sheet Location		June 30,			December 31,
					2014			2013
	Foreign currency contracts		Other current liabilities		$	0.1		$	0.4
	Interest rate contracts		Other long term liabilities		0.1			0.1
	Total liabilities				$	0.2		$	0.5
Schedule of cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and statement of financial performance	'
	The following table presents the pretax impact that changes in the fair values of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges had on AOCI and earnings during the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):
		Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (“OCI”)				Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income	Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)
	2014
	Interest rate contracts	$	0.3			Interest expense	$	—
	2013
	Foreign currency contracts	(0.2		)		Costs and expenses	—
	Interest rate contracts	$	(0.5	)		Interest expense	$	(1.3	)
	The following table presents the pretax impact that changes in the fair values of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges had on AOCI and earnings during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):
		Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (“OCI”)				Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income	Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income (Effective Portion)
	2014
	Foreign currency contracts	$	(0.1	)		Costs and expenses	$	(0.2	)
	Interest rate contracts	0.4				Interest expense	—
	2013
	Foreign currency contracts	(0.2		)		Costs and expenses	—
	Interest rate contracts	$	(0.5	)		Interest expense	$	(2.0	)

Equity_Tables

Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Schedule of basic and diluted earnings per share	'
	The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows (in millions, except per share amounts):
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Net income	$	137.8		$	78.5		$	238.2		$	171.7
	Weighted average common shares outstanding	40.9			43.7			41.4			44
	Incremental shares from restricted stock units, stock options and convertible debentures	0.3			0.8			0.4			1
	Weighted average diluted shares outstanding	41.2			44.5			41.8			45
	Basic earnings per share	$	3.37		$	1.8		$	5.75		$	3.9
	Diluted earnings per share	$	3.34		$	1.77		$	5.7		$	3.81
Schedule of accumulated other comprehensive income	'
	Accumulated other comprehensive income balances consist of the following (in millions), net of tax:
		Unrealized Gain on Available-for-Sale Securities			Unrealized Loss on Cash Flow Hedges			Foreign Currency			Accumulated
								Translation			Other
								Adjustments			Comprehensive
											Income
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	300.8		$	(0.5	)	$	7.9		$	308.2
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(49.9		)	0.4			2.1			(47.4		)
	Balance, June 30, 2014	$	250.9		$	(0.1	)	$	10		$	260.8
Additions to and reclassification out of accumulated other comprehensive income	'
	Additions to and reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to the Company:
		Three Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014						2013
		Pretax			Net of Tax			Pretax			Net of Tax
	Available-for-sale securities
	Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	$	(12.0	)	$	(7.3	)	$	56.3		$	34.5
	Reclassification of gains into net earnings on available-for-sale securities (1)	(1.9		)	(1.2		)	(15.4		)	(9.4		)
	Net change in available-for-sale securities	(13.9		)	(8.5		)	40.9			25.1
	Cash flow hedges
	Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	0.3			0.2			(0.7		)	(0.5		)
	Reclassification of losses into net earnings on interest rate cash flow hedges (3)	—			—			1.3			0.8
	Net change in cash flow hedges	0.3			0.2			0.6			0.3
	Cumulative translation adjustments	1.7			1.7			(1.0		)	(1.0		)
	Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(11.9	)	$	(6.6	)	$	40.5		$	24.4
		Six Months Ended
		June 30,
		2014						2013
		Pretax			Net of Tax			Pretax			Net of Tax
	Available-for-sale securities
	Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	$	(33.0	)	$	(20.7	)	$	186.3		$	114.2
	Reclassification of gains into net earnings on available-for-sale securities (1)	(47.9		)	(29.2		)	(83.9		)	(51.2		)
	Net change in available-for-sale securities	(80.9		)	(49.9		)	102.4			63
	Cash flow hedges
	Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	0.3			0.2			(0.7		)	(0.5		)
	Reclassification of losses into net earnings on foreign currency cash flow hedges (2)	0.2			0.2			—			—
	Reclassification of losses into net earnings on interest rate cash flow hedges (3)	—			—			2			1.2
	Net change in cash flow hedges	0.5			0.4			1.3			0.7
	Cumulative translation adjustments	2.1			2.1			(5.5		)	(5.4		)
	Total other comprehensive income (loss)	$	(78.3	)	$	(47.4	)	$	98.2		$	58.3
	_______________________________________________________________
	(1) Realized (gains)/losses on available-for-sale securities are recognized in Other income, net on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income.
	(2) Reclassification to net earnings of derivatives qualifying as effective foreign currency cash flow hedges are recognized in Costs and expenses on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income.
	(3) Reclassification to net earnings of derivatives qualifying as effective interest rate cash flow hedges are recognized in Interest expense on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income.

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of total assets by reporting segment	'
	Information concerning total assets by reporting segment is as follows (in millions):
		June 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Financial Services	$	1,436.80		$	1,422.50
	Healthcare Services	325.4			336.6
	Customer Communications	397.1			403
	Investments and Other	895.8			991.8
	Elimination Adjustments	(61.8		)	(63.4		)
		$	2,993.30		$	3,090.50
Schedule of financial information concerning segments	'
	Summarized financial information concerning the Company’s Segments is shown in the following tables (in millions):
		Three Months Ended June 30, 2014
		Financial			Healthcare			Customer			Investments /		Elimination			Consolidated
		Services			Services			Communications			Other		Adjustments			Total
	Operating revenues	$	254.6		$	92.9		$	158.3		$	3.8	$	—		$	509.6
	Intersegment operating revenues	12			—			2.3			10.9		(25.2		)	—
	Out-of-pocket reimbursements	12.6			1.6			158.2			0.1		(2.6		)	169.9
	Total revenues	279.2			94.5			318.8			14.8		(27.8		)	679.5
	Costs and expenses	211.6			83			297.5			9		(25.0		)	576.1
	Depreciation and amortization	16.6			4.8			9.4			2		(0.7		)	32.1
	Income (loss) from operations	51			6.7			11.9			3.8		(2.1		)	71.3
	Other income, net	17.9			—			0.1			113.2		—			131.2
	Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	7.8			0.2			0.2			1.4		—			9.6
	Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes	$	76.7		$	6.9		$	12.2		$	118.4	$	(2.1	)	$	212.1
		Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
		Financial			Healthcare			Customer			Investments /		Elimination			Consolidated
		Services			Services			Communications			Other		Adjustments			Total
	Operating revenues	$	238.4		$	82		$	160.8		$	3.9	$	—		$	485.1
	Intersegment operating revenues	10.3			—			2			10.5		(22.8		)	—
	Out-of-pocket reimbursements	11.1			1.4			161.2			—		(1.7		)	172
	Total revenues	259.8			83.4			324			14.4		(24.5		)	657.1
	Costs and expenses	192.6			67.3			304.7			8.7		(22.0		)	551.3
	Depreciation and amortization	15.5			4.7			11			2.6		(0.7		)	33.1
	Income (loss) from operations	51.7			11.4			8.3			3.1		(1.8		)	72.7
	Other income, net	1.9			—			0.5			26		—			28.4
	Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	8.1			0.1			—			1.3		—			9.5
	Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes	$	61.7		$	11.5		$	8.8		$	30.4	$	(1.8	)	$	110.6
		Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
		Financial			Healthcare			Customer			Investments /		Elimination			Consolidated
		Services			Services			Communications			Other		Adjustments			Total
	Operating revenues	$	498.9		$	184.9		$	323.7		$	7.3	$	—		$	1,014.80
	Intersegment operating revenues	24.1			—			4.4			21.6		(50.1		)	—
	Out-of-pocket reimbursements	26.3			3			324.2			0.1		(5.1		)	348.5
	Total revenues	549.3			187.9			652.3			29		(55.2		)	1,363.30
	Costs and expenses	427.5			159.8			604.6			17.8		(49.9		)	1,159.80
	Depreciation and amortization	33.3			9.7			18.4			4		(1.3		)	64.1
	Income (loss) from operations	88.5			18.4			29.3			7.2		(4.0		)	139.4
	Other income, net	20.1			—			0.2			204.5		—			224.8
	Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	11.7			0.3			0.6			2.4		—			15
	Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes	$	120.3		$	18.7		$	30.1		$	214.1	$	(4.0	)	$	379.2
		Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
		Financial			Healthcare			Customer			Investments /		Elimination			Consolidated
		Services			Services			Communications			Other		Adjustments			Total
	Operating revenues	$	476.4		$	162		$	334		$	7.9	$	—		$	980.3
	Intersegment operating revenues	21.1			—			4			20.8		(45.9		)	—
	Out-of-pocket reimbursements	23.1			2.7			337.1			—		(3.7		)	359.2
	Total revenues	520.6			164.7			675.1			28.7		(49.6		)	1,339.50
	Costs and expenses	390.2			136.8			625.8			17.5		(44.4		)	1,125.90
	Depreciation and amortization	31.3			9.4			21.8			5.1		(1.3		)	66.3
	Income (loss) from operations	99.1			18.5			27.5			6.1		(3.9		)	147.3
	Other income (loss), net	(2.6		)	0.1			(0.3		)	104.4		—			101.6
	Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	11.6			0.2			0.1			3.2		—			15.1
	Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes	$	108.1		$	18.8		$	27.3		$	113.7	$	(3.9	)	$	264

Client_FundsObligations_Detail

Client Funds/Obligations (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified			Available-for-sale investments	Available-for-sale investments
Client funds	'	'	'	'
Funds held on behalf of clients	$330.20	$316.30	'	'
Proceeds from the sales/maturities of investments, held to satisfy client funds obligations	'	'	$0	$19

Investments_Details

Investments (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Common Stock

Common Stock

Common Stock

Common Stock

Cost method and other investments

Cost method and other investments

Private Equity Funds

Private Equity Funds

Available-for-sale securities

Available-for-sale securities

Available-for-sale securities

Available-for-sale securities

Available-for-sale securities

Available-for-sale securities

Other investments

Other investments

Other investments

Other investments

Other investments

Other investments

State Street Corporation

State Street Corporation

Other available-for-sale securities

Other available-for-sale securities

Trading securities

Trading securities

Cost method and other investments

Cost method and other investments

Investments

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Carrying Value

$766

'

$766

'

$881.30

'

'

'

'

$14.50

$15.70

$147.80

$167.30

$574

$654

$432.10

$515.50

$141.90

$138.50

$192

$227.30

$29.70

$44.30

$162.30

$183

Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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172

201.1

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'

Available-for-sale securities

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

Book cost basis

168.3

'

168.3

'

166.9

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Gain, Accumulated Investments

406.6

'

406.6

'

487.5

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Unrealized Loss, Accumulated Investments

-0.9

'

-0.9

'

-0.4

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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Market value

574

'

574

'

654

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from sale of investments

'

'

86.7

148.1

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gross realized gains

2.1

16.4

48.2

85.5

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Gross realized losses

0.2

0.7

0.3

1.1

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unrealized losses related to other than temporary investment impairments

0

0.3

0.1

0.5

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fair value of investments by the length of time that the securities have been in a continuous loss position

'

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'

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'

'

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'

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'

'

'

'

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'

'

'

Less than 12 months

'

'

'

'

'

13.4

'

'

5.9

'

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'

'

'

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

'

Total

'

'

'

'

'

13.4

'

'

5.9

'

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'

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'

'

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'

'

'

'

Unrealized losses of investments by the length of time that the securities have in a continuous loss position

'

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Less than 12 months

'

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0.9

0.4

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'

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'

Total

'

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'

'

0.9

0.4

'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, Twelve Months or Longer, Fair Value

'

'

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0

'

0

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

'

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'

'

Available-for-sale Securities, Continuous Unrealized Loss Position, 12 Months or Longer, Aggregate Loss

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

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Other than Temporary impairment

'

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'

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Lower of cost or market valuation adjustments on cost method investments

1.3

0

1.6

0.3

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Future capital commitments

'

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'

'

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'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

Future capital commitments related to private equity fund investments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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Investment Income, Dividend

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

33.2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

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'

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'

'

Cost-method Investments, Realized Gain (Loss)

$103.60

'

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Unconsolidated_Affiliates_Deta

Unconsolidated Affiliates (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Unconsolidated affiliates	'	'	'	'	'
Carrying value	$297.20	'	$297.20	'	$288.10
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates	9.6	9.5	15	15.1	'
Boston Financial Data Services, Inc.	'	'	'	'	'
Unconsolidated affiliates	'	'	'	'	'
Ownership percentage	50.00%	'	50.00%	'	'
Carrying value	75.5	'	75.5	'	72.5
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates	1.2	2.5	3	4.3	'
International Financial Data Services (U.K. and L.P.)	'	'	'	'	'
Unconsolidated affiliates	'	'	'	'	'
Ownership percentage	50.00%	'	50.00%	'	'
Carrying value	186.2	'	186.2	'	179
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates	1	6.1	3.1	8	'
Unconsolidated real estate and other affiliates	'	'	'	'	'
Unconsolidated affiliates	'	'	'	'	'
Carrying value	35.5	'	35.5	'	36.6
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates	$7.40	$0.90	$8.90	$2.80	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) (Fair value measured on a recurring basis, USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
Money market funds	'		'
Fair value measurements	'		'
Investments	$201,100,000	[1]	$170,500,000	[1]
Estimated Fair Value	'		'
Fair value measurements	'		'
Deferred compensation liabilities	-29,700,000	[2]	-44,300,000	[2]
Derivative Liability	600,000	[2]	800,000	[2]
Total	778,800,000		836,100,000
Estimated Fair Value | Equity securities	'		'
Fair value measurements	'		'
Investments	603,700,000	[3]	698,000,000	[3]
Estimated Fair Value | Pooled funds	'		'
Fair value measurements	'		'
Investments	4,300,000	[3]	12,400,000	[3]
Estimated Fair Value | Fixed income securities	'		'
Fair value measurements	'		'
Investments	'		300,000	[3]
Quoted prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)	'		'
Fair value measurements	'		'
Deferred compensation liabilities	-29,700,000	[2]	-44,300,000	[2]
Derivative Liability	0	[2]	0	[2]
Total	775,100,000		824,200,000
Quoted prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Money market funds	'		'
Fair value measurements	'		'
Investments	201,100,000	[1]	170,500,000	[1]
Quoted prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Equity securities	'		'
Fair value measurements	'		'
Investments	603,700,000	[3]	698,000,000	[3]
Quoted prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Pooled funds	'		'
Fair value measurements	'		'
Investments	0	[3]	0	[3]
Quoted prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Fixed income securities	'		'
Fair value measurements	'		'
Investments	'		0	[3]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)	'		'
Fair value measurements	'		'
Deferred compensation liabilities	0	[2]	0	[2]
Derivative Liability	600,000	[2]	800,000	[2]
Total	3,700,000		11,900,000
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Money market funds	'		'
Fair value measurements	'		'
Investments	0	[1]	0	[1]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Equity securities	'		'
Fair value measurements	'		'
Investments	0	[3]	0	[3]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Pooled funds	'		'
Fair value measurements	'		'
Investments	4,300,000	[3]	12,400,000	[3]
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Fixed income securities	'		'
Fair value measurements	'		'
Investments	'		300,000	[3]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'		'
Fair value measurements	'		'
Deferred compensation liabilities	0	[2]	0	[2]
Derivative Liability	0	[2]	0	[2]
Total	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Money market funds	'		'
Fair value measurements	'		'
Investments	0	[1]	0	[1]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Equity securities	'		'
Fair value measurements	'		'
Investments	0	[3]	0	[3]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Pooled funds	'		'
Fair value measurements	'		'
Investments	0	[3]	0	[3]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Fixed income securities	'		'
Fair value measurements	'		'
Investments	'		$0	[3]
[1]	(1) Included in Cash and cash equivalents, Funds held on behalf of clients and Other assets on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
[2]	(3) Included in Other liabilities on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
[3]	(2) Included in Investments on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) (One of DST's unconsolidated affiliates, USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	affiliate	affiliate
One of DST's unconsolidated affiliates	'	'
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]	'	'
Number of unconsolidated affiliates with an interest rate swap	1	1
Interest rate swap liability	$49.90	$45.50

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill2

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Amortizable intangible assets	'	'
Carrying Amount	$194.90	$194.90
Accumulated Amortization	65.1	57.5
Customer relationships	'	'
Amortizable intangible assets	'	'
Carrying Amount	168.3	168.3
Accumulated Amortization	53.1	47
Other	'	'
Amortizable intangible assets	'	'
Carrying Amount	26.6	26.6
Accumulated Amortization	$12	$10.50

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill3

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Amortization expense	$3.80	$3.80	$7.60	$7.60
Annual amortization for intangible assets	'	'	'	'
Remainder of 2014	7.3	'	7.3	'
2015	14.4	'	14.4	'
2016	14.1	'	14.1	'
2017	14	'	14	'
2018	13.8	'	13.8	'
Thereafter	66.2	'	66.2	'
Total	$129.80	'	$129.80	'

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill4

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details 3) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	$423.70
Acquisitions	0
Disposals	0
Other	-0.4
Balance at the end of the period	423.3
Financial Services	'
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	235.6
Acquisitions	0
Disposals	0
Other	0.7
Balance at the end of the period	236.3
Healthcare Services	'
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	155
Acquisitions	0
Disposals	0
Other	0
Balance at the end of the period	155
Customer Communications	'
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	33.1
Acquisitions	0
Disposals	0
Other	-1.1
Balance at the end of the period	$32

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	31-May-14	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Notes and other indebtedness	'	'	'
Amount outstanding	$671.70	'	$683
Less current portion of debt	207.2	'	283.6
Long-term debt	464.5	'	399.4
Accounts receivable securitization program	'	'	'
Notes and other indebtedness	'	'	'
Amount outstanding	150	'	150
Secured promissory notes	'	'	'
Notes and other indebtedness	'	'	'
Amount outstanding	7.5	'	7.8
Term loan credit facility	'	'	'
Notes and other indebtedness	'	'	'
Amount outstanding	0	125	125
Revolving credit facilities	'	'	'
Notes and other indebtedness	'	'	'
Amount outstanding	128.9	'	10.4
Senior notes	'	'	'
Notes and other indebtedness	'	'	'
Amount outstanding	370	'	370
Related party credit agreements	'	'	'
Notes and other indebtedness	'	'	'
Amount outstanding	4.8	'	5.8
Other indebtedness	'	'	'
Notes and other indebtedness	'	'	'
Amount outstanding	$10.50	'	$14

Debt_Details_2

Debt (Details 2) (USD $)

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 23, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

31-May-14

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Share data in Millions, unless otherwise specified

Argyros Group

Accounts receivable securitization program

Accounts receivable securitization program

Accounts receivable securitization program

Term loan credit facility

Term loan credit facility

Term loan credit facility

Amended Line of Credit Facility

Senior notes

Senior notes

Entity's debt and other obligations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

$150,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

$630,000,000

'

'

Amount outstanding

671,700,000

683,000,000

'

'

150,000,000

'

150,000,000

0

125,000,000

125,000,000

'

370,000,000

370,000,000

Proceeds from the accounts receivable securitization program

'

'

'

'

505,100,000

482,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Payments in respect of accounts receivable securitization program

'

'

'

'

$505,100,000

$467,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of common shares held

39.7

'

43.3

9.2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership percentage

'

'

'

22.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt_Details_3

Debt (Details 3) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Senior notes | Carrying Value	'	'
Notes and other indebtedness	'	'
Amount outstanding	$370	$370
Senior notes | Estimated Fair Value	'	'
Notes and other indebtedness	'	'
Amount outstanding	390.6	387
Senior Notes - Series A | Carrying Value	'	'
Notes and other indebtedness	'	'
Amount outstanding	40	40
Senior Notes - Series A | Estimated Fair Value	'	'
Notes and other indebtedness	'	'
Amount outstanding	40.2	40.6
Senior Notes - Series B | Carrying Value	'	'
Notes and other indebtedness	'	'
Amount outstanding	105	105
Senior Notes - Series B | Estimated Fair Value	'	'
Notes and other indebtedness	'	'
Amount outstanding	109.9	110
Senior Notes - Series C | Carrying Value	'	'
Notes and other indebtedness	'	'
Amount outstanding	65	65
Senior Notes - Series C | Estimated Fair Value	'	'
Notes and other indebtedness	'	'
Amount outstanding	68.7	68.3
Senior Notes - Series D | Carrying Value	'	'
Notes and other indebtedness	'	'
Amount outstanding	160	160
Senior Notes - Series D | Estimated Fair Value	'	'
Notes and other indebtedness	'	'
Amount outstanding	$171.80	$168.10

Derivatives_Derivatives_Detail

Derivatives Derivatives (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended							6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
		Foreign Currency Contracts	Foreign Currency Contracts	Cash Flow Hedging	Cash Flow Hedging	Cash Flow Hedging	Cash Flow Hedging	Range 1	Range 2
		Not Designated as Hedging Instrument	Not Designated as Hedging Instrument	Forward Foreign Currency	Forward Foreign Currency	Interest Rate Swap	Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum length of time hedged in cash flow hedge	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'1 year	'2 years
Total notional values	'	$115.20	$115.10	$11	$11.20	$7.10	$7.30	'	'
Cash flow hedge gain to be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months	$0.10	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Derivatives_DerivativesHedging

Derivatives Derivatives-Hedging, Balance Sheet Location (Details) (USD $)

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Designated as Hedging Instrument

Designated as Hedging Instrument

Foreign Currency Contracts

Foreign Currency Contracts

Interest Rate Contracts

Interest Rate Contracts

Cash Flow Hedging

Cash Flow Hedging

Cash Flow Hedging

Cash Flow Hedging

Cash Flow Hedging

Cash Flow Hedging

Cash Flow Hedging

Interest Expense

Interest Expense

Interest Expense

Interest Expense

Cost and Expenses

Cost and Expenses

Cost and Expenses

Total Liabilities

Total Liabilities

Designated as Hedging Instrument

Designated as Hedging Instrument

Designated as Hedging Instrument

Designated as Hedging Instrument

Foreign Currency Contracts

Foreign Currency Contracts

Foreign Currency Contracts

Interest Rate Contracts

Interest Rate Contracts

Interest Rate Contracts

Interest Rate Contracts

Cash Flow Hedging

Cash Flow Hedging

Cash Flow Hedging

Cash Flow Hedging

Cash Flow Hedging

Cash Flow Hedging

Cash Flow Hedging

Other Current Liabilities

Other Current Liabilities

Other Long-term Liabilities

Other Long-term Liabilities

Interest Rate Contracts

Interest Rate Contracts

Interest Rate Contracts

Interest Rate Contracts

Foreign Currency Contracts

Foreign Currency Contracts

Foreign Currency Contracts

Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]

'

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net

'

'

'

'

'

'

($0.20)

($0.10)

($0.20)

$0.30

($0.50)

$0.40

($0.50)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net

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-1.3

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-0.2

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Liabilities, fair values

$0.20

$0.50

$0.10

$0.40

$0.10

$0.10

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Derivatives_DerivativesCash_Fl

Derivatives Derivatives-Cash Flow Hedges in AOCI and Statement of Operations (Details) (Cash Flow Hedging, USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Foreign Currency Contracts	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	'	($0.20)	($0.10)	($0.20)
Foreign Currency Contracts | Cost and Expenses	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	'	0	-0.2	0
Interest Rate Contracts	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net	0.3	-0.5	0.4	-0.5
Interest Rate Contracts | Interest Expense	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	$0	($1.30)	$0	($2)

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Effective income tax rate (as a percent)	32.80%	22.50%	34.80%	29.90%
Federal statutory income tax rate	'	'	35.00%	35.00%
Gain on share repurchase	'	'	$18.10	$0
Income tax benefit	'	($14.10)	($2.50)	($16.10)

Equity_Details

Equity (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Equity [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Net income	$137.80	$78.50	$238.20	$171.70
Weighted average common shares outstanding	40.9	43.7	41.4	44
Incremental shares from restricted stock units, stock options and convertible debentures	0.3	0.8	0.4	1
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding	41.2	44.5	41.8	45
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$3.37	$1.80	$5.75	$3.90
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$3.34	$1.77	$5.70	$3.81
Shares outstanding	39.7	43.3	39.7	43.3
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted earnings per share (in shares)	0	0	0	0

Equity_Details_2

Equity (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Share-Based Compensation	'	'	'	'
Share based compensation recognized	$6	$4.50	$10.30	$10.40
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	41.6	'	41.6	'
Estimated amortized share based compensation expense, remainder of 2014	10.5	'	10.5	'
Estimated amortized share based compensation expense, 2015	15.9	'	15.9	'
Estimated amortized share based compensation expense, 2016	8	'	8	'
Estimated amortized share based compensation expense, 2017	1.2	'	1.2	'
Unrecognized compensation expense not expected to vest	$6	'	$6	'
Restricted stock units	'	'	'	'
Share-Based Compensation	'	'	'	'
Units granted during period (in shares)	'	'	0.3	'
Units vested in period (in shares)	'	'	0.2	'
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)	0.8	'	0.8	'
Performance stock units	'	'	'	'
Share-Based Compensation	'	'	'	'
Units granted during period (in shares)	'	'	0.2	'
Stock options	'	'	'	'
Share-Based Compensation	'	'	'	'
Stock options outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)	0.7	'	0.7	'
Options not yet exercisable, outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)	0.2	'	0.2	'

Equity_Details_3

Equity (Details 3) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	'	'	$308.20	'
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	-6.6	24.4	-47.4	58.3
Balance at end of the period	260.8	'	260.8	'
Unrealized Gain on Available-for-Sale Securities	'	'	'	'
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	'	'	300.8	'
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	-49.9	'
Balance at end of the period	250.9	'	250.9	'
Unrealized Loss on Cash Flow Hedges	'	'	'	'
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	'	'	-0.5	'
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	0.4	'
Balance at end of the period	-0.1	'	-0.1	'
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments	'	'	'	'
Components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	'	'	7.9	'
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	'	'	2.1	'
Balance at end of the period	$10	'	$10	'

Equity_Details_4

Equity (Details 4) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013
Additions to and reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income	'		'		'		'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	($6.60)		$24.40		($47.40)		$58.30
Total other comprehensive income (loss), Pretax	-11.9		40.5		-78.3		98.2
Total other comprehensive income (loss), Net of Tax	-6.6		24.4		-47.4		58.3
Available-for-Sale Securities	'		'		'		'
Additions to and reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income	'		'		'		'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	'		'		-49.9		'
Other comprehensive income (loss), before Reclassifications, Pretax	-12		56.3		-33		186.3
Reclassification of (gains) losses into net earnings, Pretax	-1.9	[1]	-15.4	[1]	-47.9	[1]	-83.9	[1]
Total other comprehensive income (loss), Pretax	-13.9		40.9		-80.9		102.4
Other comprehensive income (loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	-7.3		34.5		-20.7		114.2
Reclassification of (gains) losses into net earnings, Net of Tax	-1.2	[1]	-9.4	[1]	-29.2	[1]	-51.2	[1]
Total other comprehensive income (loss), Net of Tax	-8.5		25.1		'		63
Cash Flow Hedges	'		'		'		'
Additions to and reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income	'		'		'		'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	'		'		0.4		'
Other comprehensive income (loss), before Reclassifications, Pretax	0.3		-0.7		0.3		-0.7
Total other comprehensive income (loss), Pretax	0.3		0.6		0.5		1.3
Other comprehensive income (loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax	0.2		-0.5		0.2		-0.5
Total other comprehensive income (loss), Net of Tax	0.2		0.3		'		0.7
Cumulative Translation Adjustments	'		'		'		'
Additions to and reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income	'		'		'		'
Other comprehensive income (loss)	'		'		2.1		'
Total other comprehensive income (loss), Pretax	1.7		-1		2.1		-5.5
Total other comprehensive income (loss), Net of Tax	1.7		-1		'		-5.4
Foreign Currency Contracts | Cash Flow Hedges	'		'		'		'
Additions to and reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income	'		'		'		'
Reclassification of (gains) losses into net earnings, Pretax	'		'		0.2	[2]	0	[2]
Reclassification of (gains) losses into net earnings, Net of Tax	'		'		0.2	[2]	0	[2]
Interest Rate Contracts | Cash Flow Hedges	'		'		'		'
Additions to and reclassifications out of Accumulated other comprehensive income	'		'		'		'
Reclassification of (gains) losses into net earnings, Pretax	0	[3]	1.3	[3]	0	[3]	2	[3]
Reclassification of (gains) losses into net earnings, Net of Tax	$0	[3]	$0.80	[3]	$0	[3]	$1.20	[3]
[1]	Realized (gains)/losses on available-for-sale securities are recognized in Other income, net on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income.
[2]	Reclassification to net earnings of derivatives qualifying as effective foreign currency cash flow hedges are recognized in Costs and expenses
[3]	Reclassification to net earnings of derivatives qualifying as effective interest rate cash flow hedges are recognized in Interest expense on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income.

Equity_Details_5

Equity (Details 5) (USD $)

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3 Months Ended

6 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Share data in Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified

Mar. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Mar. 31, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2013

Jul. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 23, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Jun. 30, 2014

Subsequent Event

One of DST's unconsolidated affiliates

One of DST's unconsolidated affiliates

Argyros Group

Common Stock

Additional Paid-in Capital

Retained Earnings

affiliate

affiliate

Unconsolidated affiliates

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Number of unconsolidated affiliates with an interest rate swap

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1

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Unconsolidated affiliate's interest rate swap liability, fair value

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$49,900,000

$45,500,000

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Equity method investments ownership percentage

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50.00%

50.00%

22.00%

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Proportionate share in unconsolidated affiliate's interest rate swap liability

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25,000,000

22,800,000

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Stock repurchases

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Stock repurchase, authorized amount

250,000,000

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200,000,000

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Common stock repurchased (in shares)

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1.7

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Aggregate repurchase price of common stock

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115,200,000

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Shares outstanding

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39.7

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43.3

39.7

43.3

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9.2

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Secondary common stock offering

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450,000,000

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Number of shares repurchased and retired

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2.4

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Share repurchase, non-cash gain

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-18,100,000

0

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Effect of retirement of shares

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100,000

4,800,000

213,200,000

Share receipts and withholding amount from option exercise and restricted stock vesting

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5,700,000

21,800,000

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Cash dividends declared (in dollars per share)

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$0.30

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$0.30

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Dividends, common stock

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25,000,000

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Payments of dividends

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$11,900,000

$12,600,000

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Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified			Joint Ventures	Financial Guarantee	Financial Guarantee	Performance Guarantee	Pending Litigation
				Joint Venture Two	Joint Venture Two
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Letters of credit outstanding	$8.50	$8.30	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum range of possible loss contingency	'	'	'	'	'	'	10
Accrued loss contingency	7.9	'	'	'	'	'	'
Equity method investments ownership percentage	'	'	50.00%	50.00%	'	'	'
Maximum guarantee	'	'	'	8	'	5	'
Mortgage loan	'	'	'	38.5	'	'	'
Total borrowings on the loan	'	'	'	31.3	28.3	'	'
Unrecorded guarantee obligation	'	'	'	3.2	1.5	'	'
Guarantee obligation	$0.80	$0.80	'	'	'	$0.80	'
Franchise agreement, period	'	'	'	'	'	'20 years	'
Shareholder agreements, portion of directors entitled to elect, percent	'	'	0.5	'	'	'	'
Partnership agreements, voting managing interest, percent	'	'	50.00%	'	'	'	'

Segment_Information_Details

Segment Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'
Number of operating segments	'	'	3	'	'
Summary of financial information of segments	'	'	'	'	'
Total assets	$2,993.30	'	$2,993.30	'	$3,090.50
Operating revenues	509.6	485.1	1,014.80	980.3	'
Out-of-pocket reimbursements	169.9	172	348.5	359.2	'
Total revenues	679.5	657.1	1,363.30	1,339.50	'
Costs and expenses	576.1	551.3	1,159.80	1,125.90	'
Depreciation and amortization	32.1	33.1	64.1	66.3	'
Income from operations	71.3	72.7	139.4	147.3	'
Other income (loss), net	131.2	28.4	224.8	101.6	'
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	9.6	9.5	15	15.1	'
Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes	212.1	110.6	379.2	264	'
Interest expense	7	9.3	13.6	18.9	'
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Summary of financial information of segments	'	'	'	'	'
Total assets	-61.8	'	-61.8	'	-63.4
Operating revenues	-25.2	-22.8	-50.1	-45.9	'
Out-of-pocket reimbursements	-2.6	-1.7	-5.1	-3.7	'
Total revenues	-27.8	-24.5	-55.2	-49.6	'
Costs and expenses	-25	-22	-49.9	-44.4	'
Depreciation and amortization	-0.7	-0.7	-1.3	-1.3	'
Income from operations	-2.1	-1.8	-4	-3.9	'
Other income (loss), net	0	0	0	0	'
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	0	0	0	0	'
Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes	-2.1	-1.8	-4	-3.9	'
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Financial Services	'	'	'	'	'
Summary of financial information of segments	'	'	'	'	'
Operating revenues	12	10.3	24.1	21.1	'
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Healthcare Services	'	'	'	'	'
Summary of financial information of segments	'	'	'	'	'
Operating revenues	0	0	0	0	'
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Customer Communications	'	'	'	'	'
Summary of financial information of segments	'	'	'	'	'
Operating revenues	2.3	2	4.4	4	'
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Investments and Other	'	'	'	'	'
Summary of financial information of segments	'	'	'	'	'
Operating revenues	10.9	10.5	21.6	20.8	'
Operating Segments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'
Summary of financial information of segments	'	'	'	'	'
Operating revenues	509.6	485.1	1,014.80	980.3	'
Operating Segments [Member] | Financial Services	'	'	'	'	'
Summary of financial information of segments	'	'	'	'	'
Total assets	1,436.80	'	1,436.80	'	1,422.50
Operating revenues	254.6	238.4	498.9	476.4	'
Out-of-pocket reimbursements	12.6	11.1	26.3	23.1	'
Total revenues	279.2	259.8	549.3	520.6	'
Costs and expenses	211.6	192.6	427.5	390.2	'
Depreciation and amortization	16.6	15.5	33.3	31.3	'
Income from operations	51	51.7	88.5	99.1	'
Other income (loss), net	17.9	1.9	20.1	-2.6	'
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	7.8	8.1	11.7	11.6	'
Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes	76.7	61.7	120.3	108.1	'
Operating Segments [Member] | Healthcare Services	'	'	'	'	'
Summary of financial information of segments	'	'	'	'	'
Total assets	325.4	'	325.4	'	336.6
Operating revenues	92.9	82	184.9	162	'
Out-of-pocket reimbursements	1.6	1.4	3	2.7	'
Total revenues	94.5	83.4	187.9	164.7	'
Costs and expenses	83	67.3	159.8	136.8	'
Depreciation and amortization	4.8	4.7	9.7	9.4	'
Income from operations	6.7	11.4	18.4	18.5	'
Other income (loss), net	0	0	0	0.1	'
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	0.2	0.1	0.3	0.2	'
Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes	6.9	11.5	18.7	18.8	'
Operating Segments [Member] | Customer Communications	'	'	'	'	'
Summary of financial information of segments	'	'	'	'	'
Total assets	397.1	'	397.1	'	403
Operating revenues	158.3	160.8	323.7	334	'
Out-of-pocket reimbursements	158.2	161.2	324.2	337.1	'
Total revenues	318.8	324	652.3	675.1	'
Costs and expenses	297.5	304.7	604.6	625.8	'
Depreciation and amortization	9.4	11	18.4	21.8	'
Income from operations	11.9	8.3	29.3	27.5	'
Other income (loss), net	0.1	0.5	0.2	-0.3	'
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	0.2	0	0.6	0.1	'
Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes	12.2	8.8	30.1	27.3	'
Operating Segments [Member] | Investments and Other	'	'	'	'	'
Summary of financial information of segments	'	'	'	'	'
Total assets	895.8	'	895.8	'	991.8
Operating revenues	3.8	3.9	7.3	7.9	'
Out-of-pocket reimbursements	0.1	0	0.1	0	'
Total revenues	14.8	14.4	29	28.7	'
Costs and expenses	9	8.7	17.8	17.5	'
Depreciation and amortization	2	2.6	4	5.1	'
Income from operations	3.8	3.1	7.2	6.1	'
Other income (loss), net	113.2	26	204.5	104.4	'
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates	1.4	1.3	2.4	3.2	'
Earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes	$118.40	$30.40	$214.10	$113.70	'