Compensation - Compensation Expense Related to Restricted Stock Unit Held by BGC Employees (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2020
Compensation Related Costs [Abstract]
RSU amortization	$ 4,509	$ 2,785	$ 10,906	$ 7,640

Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award restricted stock units amortization.

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