.48 billion for 2014 , 4% ( 4 % ) lower than 2013 . the decrease compared with 2013 included a decrease in other expenses , due to lower net provisions for litigation and regulatory proceedings and lower operating expenses related to consolidated investments , as well as a decline in insurance reserves , reflecting the sale of our americas reinsurance business in 2013 . these decreases were partially offset by an increase in brokerage , clearing , exchange and distribution fees