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Consolidation - Beneficial Interests of Consolidated Investment Product (Detail) - Consolidated Investment Product [Member] $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
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Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |
Subordinated notes | $ 25,668
Accrued investment management fees | 341
Total Beneficial Interests | $ 26,009

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