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Compensation - Summary of Compensation Expense Related to Amortization of LPUs Held by BGC Employees (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
LPU amortization	$ 36,708	$ 11,359	$ 1,194
Stated vesting schedule [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
LPU amortization	37,047	7,475	1,196
Post-termination payout [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
LPU amortization	$ (339)	$ 3,884	$ (2)

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Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award limited partners capital units amortization.

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