Compensation - Compensation Expense Related to Restricted Stock Unit Held by BGC Employees (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Compensation Related Costs [Abstract]
RSU, RSU Tax Account, and restricted stock amortization	$ 79,960	$ 16,559	$ 15,126

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

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