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Compensation - Compensation Expense Related to Restricted Stock Unit Held by BGC Employees (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020
Compensation Related Costs [Abstract] |  |  |  |
RSU amortization | $ 3,481 | $ 3,273 | $ 6,397 | $ 4,855

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