Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015		Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income		$ 6,711	$ 645	[1]	$ 2,802	$ 6,766	[1]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Currency translation adjustment	[2]	(654)	1,317		219	750
Comprehensive income		6,057	1,962		3,021	7,516
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		1,523	350	[1]	1,461	752	[1]
Comprehensive income attributable to Oppenheimer Holdings Inc.		$ 4,534	$ 1,612		$ 1,560	$ 6,764

[1] Amounts have been recast to reflect discontinued operations. See Note 3 for details.

[2] Total other comprehensive income (loss) is attributable to Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. No other comprehensive income (loss) is attributable to noncontrolling interests.