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Receivables from/Payables to Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Assets |  |
Due from prime brokers | $ 518,762 | $ 302,152
Deposits with clearing organizations | 170,084 | 84,509
Net equity with futures commission merchants | 248,879 | 294,884
Unsettled trades with clearing organization | 120,093 | 193,544
Securities failed to deliver | 123,219 | 218,663
Commissions and fees | 6,683 | 7,697
Total receivables from broker-dealers and clearing organizations | 1,187,720 | 1,101,449
Liabilities |  |
Due to prime brokers | 501,190 | 354,300
Net equity with futures commission merchants | 47,680 | 47,998
Unsettled trades with clearing organization | 227,880 | 90,021
Securities failed to receive | 209,517 | 73,547
Commissions and fees | 1,575 | 1,575
Total payables to broker-dealers and clearing organizations | 987,842 | 567,441
Outstanding principal balance | $ 136,100 | $ 184,600

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