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Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | $ 60,092 | $ 60,180
Investment commitments | 198 |
Amount of letters of credit outstanding | $ 5,009 |
Minimum [Member] |  |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |
Redeemable noncontrolling interest obligation, year of payment | 2017 |
Maximum [Member] |  |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |
Redeemable noncontrolling interest obligation, year of payment | 2023 |
Contractual redemption right [Member] |  |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |
Redemption value | $ 15,493 |
Contractual redemption right [Member] | Common Class A [Member] |  |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |
Redemption value | 202 |
Termination or death redemption right [Member] |  |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |
Redemption value | 42,268 |
Excess initial redemption value [Member] |  |
Other Commitments [Line Items] |  |
Redemption value | $ 2,330 |

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