Writedowns and Other Charges (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Activity in Liability Account Related to Office Space Consolidation

The activity in the liability accounts related to the Company’s lease losses and lease terminations for its U.S. leases are recorded in Accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as follows (in thousands):

	December 31, 2015			December 31, 2014
Balance as of beginning of period	$	5,897		$	6,120
Real estate charges incurred	23,186			5,360
Payments made, net	(8,921		)	(4,468		)
Interest accretion	(1,270		)	(1,115		)
Balance as of end of period	$	18,892		$	5,897