Fair Value Measurement - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Maximum lag period for which the partnership investments in funds are valued (in days)	90 days

Maximum lag period for which the partnership investments in funds are valued.

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