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Compensation - Compensation Expense Related to Restricted Stock Unit Held by BGC Employees (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Compensation Related Costs [Abstract] |  |  |
RSU amortization | $ 7,465 | $ 5,212 | $ 4,576

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