Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Ria Operations [Member] \| Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Loss [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	$ 1,019	$ 2,459
HiFX Operations [Member] \| Trading Revenue [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Loss [Line Items]
Foreign Currency Exchange Margin	$ 18,100	$ 18,600

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