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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
	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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Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award restricted stock units amortization.

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