Changes in Capital (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2016

Equity [Abstract]

Summary of Changes in Capital

Changes in capital during the six-month period ended June 30, 2016 were as follows: 

	Partners’ Capital Attributable to AB Unitholders			Non-Controlling Interests In Consolidated Entities			Total Capital
	(in thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2015	$	4,030,444		$	24,473		$	4,054,917
Comprehensive income:
Net income	296,070			(6,953		)	289,117
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized (losses) on investments	(13		)	—			(13		)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	107			(5		)	102
Changes in employee benefit related items	(36		)	—			(36		)
Comprehensive income	296,128			(6,958		)	289,170
Distributions to General Partner and unitholders	(275,930		)	—			(275,930		)
Compensation-related transactions	(76,983		)	—			(76,983		)
Capital contributions to affiliates	(120		)	—			(120		)
Other	(337		)	—			(337		)
Balance as of June 30, 2016	$	3,973,202		$	17,515		$	3,990,717

Changes in capital during the six-month period ended June 30, 2015 were as follows:

	Partners’ Capital Attributable to AB Unitholders			Non-Controlling Interests In Consolidated Entities			Total Capital
	(in thousands)
Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	4,085,465		$	30,396		$	4,115,861
Comprehensive income:
Net income	290,563			7,950			298,513
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized (losses) on investments	(61		)	—			(61		)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(6,160		)	(59		)	(6,219		)
Changes in employee benefit related items	410			—			410
Comprehensive income	284,752			7,891			292,643
Distributions to General Partner and unitholders	(313,597		)	—			(313,597		)
Compensation-related transactions	(1,047		)	—			(1,047		)
Capital contributions from affiliates	793			—			793
Other	(726		)	430			(296		)
Balance as of June 30, 2015	$	4,055,640		$	38,717		$	4,094,357