Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015		Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)		$ (646)	$ (777)	[1]	$ 2,156	$ 5,989	[1]
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Currency translation adjustment	[2]	681	(916)		900	(166)
Comprehensive income (loss)		35	(1,693)		3,056	5,823
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		66	131	[1]	1,527	883	[1]
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Oppenheimer Holdings Inc.		$ (31)	$ (1,824)		$ 1,529	$ 4,940

[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.