Investments [Abstract]
Investment [Table]
Investment [Table]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Heitman LLC
Heitman LLC [Member]
Heitman LLC [Member]
Investment [Line Items]
Investment [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of interest in corporation
Proceeds from Sale of Equity Method Investments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives and Hedging
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Treasury Lock
Treasury Lock [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Amortization related to derivative securities
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Interest Expense
Interest Expense [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Notional amount
Derivative, Notional Amount
Fair value of derivative
Derivative, Fair Value, Net
Other comprehensive income
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Loss amount reclassified within twelve months
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months
Equity [Abstract]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entities
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entities
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets [Abstract]
Investments at fair value
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure
Other assets of consolidated Funds
Other Assets
Total Assets
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets
Liabilities
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Liabilities [Abstract]
Liabilities of consolidated Funds
Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Variable Interest Entity, Consolidated, Carrying Amount, Liabilities
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of presentation
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Recently adopted accounting pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Leases
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Fair Value, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Consolidated Entities [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Consolidated Entities [Domain]
Consolidated Funds other investments
Consolidated Entity Including Consolidated Funds [Member] [Member]
Consolidated Entity Including Consolidated Funds [Member] [Member]
Investments in unconsolidated Funds
Consolidated Entity Excluding Consolidated Funds [Member]
Consolidated entity excluding consolidated Funds.
Fair value measurements
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
At beginning of the period
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value
Transfers in (out) of Level 3
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Transfers Into Level 3
Change in recognition based on adoption of ASU 2016-01
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Deconsolidation Of Funds
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Deconsolidation Of Funds
Total net fair value losses recognized in net income
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Earnings
Total Level III financial assets
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Consolidated Funds
Consolidated Funds [Member]
Consolidated Funds including variable interest entities ("VIEs") and not VIEs.
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Amortization related to derivative securities, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated Funds
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total comprehensive income attributable to controlling interests
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Schedule of assets and liabilities and information pertains to VIEs
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of components of accumulated other comprehensive income including proportions attributable to non-controlling interests
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Summary of the assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Level Three Investment Reconciliation
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Leases [Abstract]
Leases
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]
2019 (excluding the six months ended June 30, 2019)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Remainder of Fiscal Year
2020
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Two
2021
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Three
2022
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Four
2023
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due Year Five
Thereafter
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due after Year Five
Total lease payments
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due
Less imputed interest
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Undiscounted Excess Amount
Total
Operating Lease, Liability
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Investment fair value
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Ordinary shares, nominal value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Ordinary shares, issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue from expense reimbursement
Other Income, Expense Reimbursement
Other Income, Expense Reimbursement
Other Commitments [Table]
Other Commitments [Table]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Axis]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Statistical Measurement [Domain]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Maximum commitments to fund investment activity
Other Commitment
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated Funds
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash flows from operating activities from continuing operations:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
(Gain) loss on disposal of discontinued operations, excluding consolidated Funds
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
Amortization of acquired intangibles
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Depreciation and other amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Amortization of debt-related costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Amortization and revaluation of non-cash compensation awards
Amortization and Revaluation of Non Cash Compensation Awards
Represents the aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of compensation awards.
Net earnings from Affiliate accounted for using the equity method
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments
Distributions received from equity method Affiliate
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution And Sale
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution And Sale
Gain on sale of investment in Affiliate
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments
Deferred income taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
(Gains) losses on other investments
Gain (Loss) on Investments
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (excluding discontinued operations):
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
(Increase) decrease in investment advisory fees receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Investment Advisory Fees Receivable and Related Party Receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Investment Advisory Fees Receivable and Related Party Receivables
(Increase) decrease in other receivables, prepayments, deposits and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Receivables Prepayments Deposits and Other Assets
Represents the increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the value of other receivables, prepayments, deposits and other assets.
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and accrued income taxes
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accruals and Accrued Income Taxes
Represents the increase (decrease) in the value of accounts payable and accruals and accrued income taxes during the reporting period.
Increase (decrease) in accrued incentive compensation, amounts due to OM plc and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Incentive Compensation, Other Amounts Due to Related Parties, and Other Long Term Liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Incentive Compensation, Other Amounts Due to Related Parties, and Other Long Term Liabilities
Net cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations
Purchase of investments
Payments to Acquire Investments
Sale of investments
Sale Of Investment Securities and Other Investment Securities Activity
Sale Of Investment Securities and Other Investment Securities Activity
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution
Proceeds from Equity Method Investment, Distribution
(Increase) decrease in receivables and other assets
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables other Assets
Represents the increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the value of receivables other assets.
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Other Operating Liabilities
Net cash flows from operating activities of discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations
Total net cash flows from operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Additions of fixed assets
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sale of investment in Affiliate
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses and Interests in Affiliates
Sale of investments
Proceeds from Sale, Maturity and Collection of Investments
Contributions in equity method investees
Payments for Contributions to Equity Method Investees
Payments for Contributions to Equity Method Investees
Net cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash flows from investing activities of discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Total net cash flows from investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from third party and non-recourse borrowings
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Repayment of third party and non-recourse borrowings
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Payment to OM plc for DTA Deed
Payment To Former Parent Company For Deferred tax Arrangement
The cash outflow due to payment for deferred tax arrangement to the former parent company.
Payment to OM plc for co-investment redemptions
Payment to Former Parent for Redemption of Co-investments
Payment to Former Parent for Redemption of Co-investments
Dividends paid to shareholders
Payments of Dividends
Dividends paid to related parties
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates
Repayments of Former Related Party Debt
Repayments of Former Related Party Debt
Repayments of Former Related Party Debt
Repurchases of ordinary shares
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Non-controlling interest capital raised
Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interest Capital Raised
Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interest Capital Raised
Non-controlling interest capital redeemed
Payments for Noncontrolling Interest Capital Redeemed
Payments for Noncontrolling Interest Capital Redeemed
Redeemable non-controlling interest capital raised
Proceeds from Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest Capital Raised
Represents the amount of cash inflow from redeemable non-controlling interest capital raised.
Redeemable non-controlling interest capital redeemed
Redemption Of Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest Capital
Redemption Of Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest Capital
Net cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations
Net cash flows from financing activities of discontinued operations
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Discontinued Operations
Total net cash flows from financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period (including cash at consolidated Funds classified as restricted)
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest paid (excluding consolidated Funds)
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities
Income taxes paid
Income Taxes Paid
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing transactions:
Supplemental Non-Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Non-Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
De-consolidation of Funds
Permanent and Temporary Equities, Noncontrolling Interest Consolidation (Deconsolidation)
The amount of the reduction or elimination during the period of permanent and temporary equities attributable to noncontrolling interest resulting from the parent's loss of control and deconsolidation of the entity in which one or more outside parties had a noncontrolling interest.
Variable Interest Entities
Variable Interest Entity Disclosure [Text Block]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Table]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Remaining lease term
Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term
Operating Lease, Remaining Lease Term
Lease renewal term
Lessee, Operating Lease, Renewal Term
Lease termination period
Lessee, Operating Lease, Termination Period
Lessee, Operating Lease, Termination Period
Right of use asset
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset
Lease liability
Weighted average remaining lease term
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Weighted average discount rate
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Discount Rate, Percent
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Axis]
Ownership [Domain]
Ownership [Domain]
BrightSphere Investment Group
BrightSphere Investment Group [Member]
BrightSphere Investment Group [Member]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Paulson
Paulson [Member]
Paulson [Member]
Parent Company
Parent Company [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments
Number of Reportable Segments
Percent of interest sold
Sale Of Stock, Percent Of Interest Sold
Sale Of Stock, Percent Of Interest Sold
Parent owned interest
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Parent
Ordinary shares repurchased (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired
Average price of ordinary shares repurchased (in dollars per share)
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Dividends (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Ordinary shares
Common Stock [Member]
Shareholders’ equity
Shareholders Equity (Deficit) [Member]
Shareholders Equity (Deficit) [Member]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Total shareholders’ equity
Total Parent Entity Deficit [Member]
Represents information pertaining to the total parent entity deficit.
Non- controlling interests
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance (in shares)
Shares, Outstanding
Beginning balance
Issuance of ordinary shares (in shares)
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, New Issues
Repurchase of ordinary shares (in shares)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Repurchase of ordinary shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Capital contributions (redemptions)
Capital Contributions Redemptions
Capital Contributions Redemptions
Equity-based compensation
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition
Business acquisition
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Dividends
Dividends
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Before Allocation To Temporary Equities
The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest, before allocation to temporary equities.
Ending balance (in shares)
Ending balance
Increase (Decrease) in redeemable non-controlling interest in consolidated Funds
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Capital contributions (redemptions)
Capital Contributions Redemptions in Temporary Equity
Represents the amount of increase or decrease in temporary equity's noncontrolling interest from subsidiary issuance of equity interests to noncontrolling interest holders.
Net de-consolidation of Funds
Temporary Equity Noncontrolling Interest Increase (Decrease) from Consolidation (Deconsolidation)
The amount of the reduction or elimination during the period of a temporary equity attributable to noncontrolling interest resulting from the parent's loss of control and deconsolidation of the entity in which one or more outside parties had a noncontrolling interest.
Net income
Temporary Equity, Net Income
Ending balance
Increase (Decrease) in total equity and redeemable non-controlling interest in consolidated Funds
Increase (Decrease) in Permanent and Temporary Equities [Roll Forward]
A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.
Beginning balance
Total Equity Including Temporary Equity Carrying Amount Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount also includes temporary equity.
Issuance of ordinary shares
Stock Issued During Period Value New Issues Permanent and Temporary Equities
Equity impact of the value of new stock issued in permanent and temporary equities during the period. Includes shares issued in an initial public offering or a secondary public offering.
Repurchase of ordinary shares
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value, Permanent and Temporary Equities
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value, Permanent and Temporary Equities
Capital contributions (redemptions)
Capital Contributions Redemptions in Permanent and Temporary Equities
Capital Contributions Redemptions in Permanent and Temporary Equities
Equity-based compensation
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital in Permanent and Temporary Equities Sharebased Compensation Requisite Service Period Recognition Value
This element represents the amount of recognized equity-based compensation during the period in permanent and temporary equities.
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income(Loss in Permanent and Temporary Equities Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment Net of Tax
Amount after tax and reclassification adjustments of gain (loss) on foreign currency translation adjustments, foreign currency transactions designated and effective as economic hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity and intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature, in permanent and temporary equities.
Amortization related to derivative securities, net of tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Permanent and Temporary Equity
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax, Permanent and Temporary Equity
Net de-consolidation of Funds
Dividends
Dividends Redemptions in Permanent and Temporary Equities
Represents the amount of paid and unpaid cash, stock, and paid-in-kind (PIK) dividends declared for permanent and temporary equities.
Net income (loss)
Profit (Loss) Permanent and Temporary Equities
The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest in permanent and temporary equities.
Ending balance
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Deconsolidation
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Deconsolidation
Net income attributable to controlling interests
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Valuation and amortization of derivative securities
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, before Tax
Amortization related to derivative securities, before tax
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Securities, Available-for-sale, Adjustment, before Tax
AOCI Tax, Attributable to Parent
Reclassification from AOCI, Current Period, Tax
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Type of Adoption [Domain]
Accounting Standards Update 2016-19
Accounting Standards Update 2016-19 [Member]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Organization and Description of the Business
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy and NAV [Domain]
Quoted prices in active markets (Level I)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Significant other observable inputs (Level II)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Significant unobservable inputs (Level III)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investment Type [Axis]
Investments [Domain]
Investments [Domain]
Other Investments
Other Investments [Member]
Investment funds
Real Estate Funds [Member]
Investment Funds Subject To Longer Redemption Restrictions
Real Estate Funds, Redemption Restrictions [Member]
Real Estate Funds, Redemption Restrictions [Member]
Asset of BSIF and consolidated Funds
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Common and preferred stock
Common Stock and Preferred Stock, Fair Value Disclosure
Common Stock and Preferred Stock, Fair Value Disclosure
Short-term investment funds
Short-term Investment Funds, Fair Value Disclosure
Short-term Investment Funds, Fair Value Disclosure
Bank loans
Loans Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure
Other investments
Other Investments
Derivatives
Derivative Asset
Investments in separate accounts
Equity Securities, FV-NI
Investments related to long-term incentive compensation plans
Debt Securities, Trading
Uncategorized
Alternative Investment
Term over which the underlying assets are expected to be liquidated by the investees
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share, Liquidating Investment, Remaining Period
Total fair value assets
Liabilities of consolidated Funds
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract]
Common stock
Common Stock Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Common Stock Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Derivatives
Derivative Liability
Total fair value liabilities
Financial Liabilities Fair Value Disclosure
Investment in cash
Investment, Fair Value Disclosure, Percentage of Investment Held in Cash
Investment, Fair Value Disclosure, Percentage of Investment Held in Cash
Investment in equity securities
Investment, Fair Value Disclosure, Percentage of Investment Held in Equity Securities
Investment, Fair Value Disclosure, Percentage of Investment Held in Equity Securities
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity, Not Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Unconsolidated VIE assets
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Assets
Unconsolidated VIE liabilities
Variable Interest Entity, Nonconsolidated, Carrying Amount, Liabilities
Equity interests on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Variable Interest Entity Nonconsolidated Equity Interests
Represents the equity interests in the reporting entity's statement of financial position that relate to the reporting entity's variable interest in the unconsolidated Variable Interest Entity (VIE), where the reporting entity is not the VIE's primary beneficiary.
Maximum risk of loss
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount
Revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Borrowings and Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Summary of Operating Lease Information
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
Lease Liability Maturity
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Axis]
Asset Class [Domain]
Asset Class [Domain]
U.S. equity
US Equity [Member]
US Equity [Member]
Global / non-U.S. equity
Global, Non-US Equity [Member]
Global, Non-US Equity [Member]
Fixed income
Fixed Income [Member]
Fixed Income [Member]
Alternatives
Alternatives [Member]
Alternatives [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Management fee revenue
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax
Assets
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Investment advisory fees receivable
Investment Advisory Fees Receivable
Represents the carrying amount of fee receivable from providing investment advisory.
Income taxes receivable
Income Taxes Receivable
Fixed assets, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Investments (includes balances reported at fair value)
Investments
Acquired intangibles, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other assets
Deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Current
Total assets
Assets
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accrued incentive compensation
Employee-related Liabilities
Due to OM plc
Due to Former Parent, Other Obligations Current and Noncurrent
Due to Former Parent, Other Obligations Current and Noncurrent
Other compensation liabilities
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent
Accrued income taxes
Accrued Income Taxes
Non-Recourse Debt
Non-Recourse Debt
Third party borrowings
Long-term Line of Credit
Other liabilities
Other Liabilities
Securities sold, not yet purchased, at fair value
Financial Instruments Sold, Not yet Purchased, at Fair Value
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Redeemable non-controlling interests in consolidated Funds
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount
Equity:
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Ordinary shares (nominal value $0.001; 91,592,320 and 105,160,021 shares, respectively, issued)
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Shareholders’ equity
Stockholders Equity Deficit
Represents stockholders' equity (deficit) items, which exclude Other comprehensive income (loss), attributable to the parent.
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Non-controlling interests
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total equity and redeemable non-controlling interests in consolidated Funds
Total liabilities and equity
Liabilities and Equity
Investments
Investment [Text Block]
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Entities [Table]
Entities [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Common Stock [Member]
4.800% Notes due 2026
4.800% Notes due 2026 [Member]
4.800% Notes due 2026 [Member]
5.125% Notes Due 2031
5.125% Notes Due 2031 [Member]
5.125% Notes Due 2031 [Member]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type
Document Type
Document Quarterly Report
Document Quarterly Report
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Transition Report
Document Transition Report
Entity File Number
Entity File Number
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Tax Identification Number
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, Address Line One
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, City or Town
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, State or Province
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
City Area Code
City Area Code
Local Phone Number
Local Phone Number
Title of 12(b) Security
Title of 12(b) Security
Trading Symbol
Trading Symbol
Security Exchange Name
Security Exchange Name
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Interactive Data Current
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Small Business
Entity Small Business
Emerging Growth Company
Entity Emerging Growth Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Shell Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Numerator:
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Less: Total income available to participating unvested securities
Undistributed Earnings (Loss) Allocated to Participating Securities, Basic
Total net income attributable to ordinary shares
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Net of Participating Unvested Securities
Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Net of Participating Unvested Securities
Denominator:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Potential ordinary shares:
Incremental Weighted Average Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect [Abstract]
Restricted stock units (in shares)
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements
Weighted-average diluted ordinary shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Earnings per ordinary share attributable to controlling interests:
Earnings Per Share, Pro Forma [Abstract]
Basic (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Employee options not included in computation of diluted EPS (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving credit facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Line of Credit
Line of Credit [Member]
Senior notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Non-recourse seed capital facility expiring July 17, 2020 (2)
Non-recourse Seed Capital Facility [Member]
Non-recourse Seed Capital Facility [Member]
$275 million 4.80% Senior Notes Due July 27, 2026
Senior Notes, 4.80%, due 2026 [Member]
Senior Notes, 4.80%, due 2026 [Member]
$125 million 5.125% Senior Notes Due August 1, 2031
Senior Notes, 5.125%, due 2031 [Member]
Senior Notes, 5.125%, due 2031 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Face amount
Debt Instrument, Face Amount
Interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Carrying value
Long-term Debt
Fair Value
Long-term Debt, Fair Value
Income Statement [Abstract]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Axis]
Product and Service [Domain]
Product and Service [Domain]
Management fees
Asset Management [Member]
Performance fees
Investment Performance [Member]
Revenue:
Revenues [Abstract]
Revenue
Other revenue
Other Income
Total revenue
Revenues
Operating expenses:
Operating Expenses [Abstract]
Compensation and benefits
Labor and Related Expense
General and administrative expense
General and Administrative Expense
Depreciation and other amortization
Total operating expenses
Operating Expenses
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Non-operating income and (expense):
Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract]
Investment income
Investment Income, Nonoperating
Interest income
Investment Income, Interest
Interest expense
Net consolidated Funds’ investment gains (losses)
Investment Income, Net
Total non-operating income (loss)
Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income from continuing operations before taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Income from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated Funds
Net income attributable to controlling interests
Earnings per share (basic) attributable to controlling interests (in dollars per share)
Earnings per share (diluted) attributable to controlling interests (in dollars per share)
Continuing operations earnings per share (basic) attributable to controlling interests (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Continuing operations earnings per share (diluted) attributable to controlling interests (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Weighted average diluted ordinary shares outstanding (in shares)
Investment Holdings [Table]
Investment Holdings [Table]
Other investments held at fair value
Other Discretionary Investments [Member]
Represents information pertaining to other discretionary investments.
Investments related to long-term incentive compensation plans held at fair value
Investments Of Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans [Member]
Represents information pertaining to investments of voluntary deferred compensation plans.
Investment return of equity-accounted investments in Affiliates
Equity Accounted Investments In Affiliates [Member]
Represents information pertaining to investments in equity-accounted affiliates.
Gain on sale of Affiliate carried at cost
Investments In Affiliates Carried At Cost [Member]
Investments In Affiliates Carried At Cost [Member]
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Investment Holdings [Line Items]
Investment Components
Investment Components
n/a
Equity-accounted investments in Affiliates and consolidated Funds
Equity-Accounted Investments In Affiliates And Consolidated Funds
Equity-Accounted Investments In Affiliates And Consolidated Funds
Total investments per Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Investment Income
Investment Income, Net [Abstract]
Schedule of long term debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Operating lease cost
Operating Lease, Cost
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Cash Flow, Operating Activities, Lessee [Abstract]
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Operating Lease, Payments
ROU asset obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Operating Lease Liability
Schedule of disaggregation of revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
Schedule of investment components
Schedule Of Investment Components Table Text Block [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of components of investments.
Investment income including realized gain loss on investments
Investment Income Including Realized Gain Loss On Investments Table TextBlock [Table Text Block]
Tabular disclosure of investment income, including realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments.
Schedule of calculation of pro forma basic and diluted earnings per share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]