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Consolidation - Economic Interests of Consolidated Investment Product (Detail) - CLOs $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |
Distributions received and unrealized gains on the subordinated notes held by the Company | $ 7
Investment management fees | 4
Total Economic Interests | $ 11

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