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Regulatory Authorities - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
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LFNY |
Regulatory Requirements [Line Items] |
Minimum net capital requirement as defined under exchange act | $ 5
Minimum net capital requirement | 6,529
U.K. Subsidiaries |
Regulatory Requirements [Line Items] |
Regulatory capital | 220,204
Regulatory capital in excess of minimum requirement | 154,383
CFLF |
Regulatory Requirements [Line Items] |
Regulatory capital | 156,703
Regulatory capital in excess of minimum requirement | 62,519
Combined European Regulated Group |
Regulatory Requirements [Line Items] |
Regulatory capital | 181,665
Regulatory capital in excess of minimum requirement | 78,796
Other U.S. and Non-U.S. Subsidiaries |
Regulatory Requirements [Line Items] |
Regulatory capital | 143,682
Regulatory capital in excess of minimum requirement | $ 120,239

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