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Variable Interest Entities (VIEs) - Schedule of Maximum Exposure to Loss (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries	$ 242,486	$ 232,238
Other current assets	201,111	179,656
Co-investment commitments	24,200
Non-Consolidated Variable Interest Entities [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries	31,651	31,041
Other current assets	3,403	3,314
Co-investment commitments	164	168
Maximum exposure to loss	$ 35,218	$ 34,523

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The reporting entity's aggregate commitments to fund future co-investments with its clients in certain real estate investments.

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The reporting entity's maximum amount of exposure to loss as a result of its involvement with the Variable Interest Entity (VIE).

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