Receivable from and payable to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2021

Brokers and Dealers [Abstract]

Receivable from and Payable to Brokers, Dealers and Clearing Organizations

(Expressed in thousands)
	As of December 31,
	2021		2020
Receivable from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations consists of:
Securities borrowed	$	99,752	$	110,932
Receivable from brokers	39,716		30,133
Securities failed to deliver	9,212		17,840
Clearing organizations	19,518		28,955
Other	1,704		15,634
Total	$	169,902	$	203,494
Payable to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations consists of:
Securities loaned	$	244,223	$	249,499
Payable to brokers	2,077		4,102
Securities failed to receive	6,457		6,218
Clearing organizations and other (1)	169,300		92
Total	$	422,057	$	259,911

(1) The balance as of December 31, 2021 primarily related to a trade/settlement date adjustment for U.S.Government Securities.