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Consolidation - Economic Interests of Consolidated Investment Product (Details) - CLOs $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items] |
Distributions received and unrealized gains (losses) on the subordinated notes held by the Company | $ 3,345
Investment management fees | 5,192
Total Economic Interests | $ 8,537

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