Receivable From and Payable to Brokers, Dealers and Clearing Organizations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Brokers and Dealers [Abstract]

Receivable from and Payable to Brokers, Dealers and Clearing Organizations

(Expressed in thousands)
	As of December 31,
	2015		2014
Receivable from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations consist of:
Securities borrowed	$	224,672	$	242,172
Receivable from brokers	49,458		38,149
Securities failed to deliver	7,799		11,055
Clearing organizations	25,030		21,106
Other	53,954		1,993
Total	$	360,913	$	314,475
Payable to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations consist of:
Securities loaned	$	130,658	$	137,892
Payable to brokers	3,316		4,559
Securities failed to receive	21,513		23,573
Other	9,059		91,137
Total	$	164,546	$	257,161