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

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2016

Brokers and Dealers [Abstract]

Schedule of Receivable from and Payable to Brokers, Dealers and Clearing Organizations

(Expressed in thousands)
	As of
	June 30, 2016		December 31, 2015
Receivable from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations consist of:
Securities borrowed	$	216,419	$	224,672
Receivable from brokers	42,763		49,458
Securities failed to deliver	17,541		7,799
Clearing organizations	24,669		25,030
Other	13,916		58,832
Total	$	315,308	$	365,791
Payable to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations consist of:
Securities loaned	$	125,548	$	130,658
Payable to brokers	1,068		3,316
Securities failed to receive	23,491		21,513
Other	22,255		9,059
Total	$	172,362	$	164,546