Writedowns and Other Charges (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

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, 2016			December 31, 2015
Balance as of beginning of period	$	18,892		$	5,897
Real estate charges incurred	390			23,186
Payments made, net	(3,750		)	(8,921		)
Other charges	(1,281		)	(1,270		)
Balance as of end of period	$	14,251		$	18,892