Receivable From and Payable to Brokers, Dealers and Clearing Organizations

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Brokers and Dealers [Abstract]

Receivable From and Payable to Brokers, Dealers and Clearing Organizations

Receivable from and payable to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations

(Expressed in thousands)
	As of December 31,
	2016		2015
Receivable from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations consist of:
Securities borrowed	$	154,090	$	224,672
Receivable from brokers	25,768		49,458
Securities failed to deliver	6,172		7,799
Clearing organizations	26,081		25,030
Other	2,823		58,832
Total	$	214,934	$	365,791
Payable to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations consist of:
Securities loaned	$	179,875	$	130,658
Payable to brokers	610		3,316
Securities failed to receive	11,523		21,513
Other	29,381		9,059
Total	$	221,389	$	164,546