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Investment in AllianceBernstein (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2013
Investment in AllianceBernstein [Abstract]  
Investment in Affiliate
Changes in Holding’s investment in AllianceBernstein during the six-month period ended June 30, 2013 were as follows (in thousands):

Investment in AllianceBernstein as of December 31, 2012
 
$
1,560,536
 
Equity in net income attributable to AllianceBernstein Unitholders
  
88,437
 
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
  
(6,906
)
Additional investments in AllianceBernstein from cash distributions paid to AllianceBernstein consolidated rabbi trust
  
11,871
 
Reclassification of payable to AllianceBernstein
  
(9,226
)
Additional investments with proceeds from exercise of compensatory options to buy Holding Units, net
  
13,281
 
Cash distributions received from AllianceBernstein
  
(83,463
)
Change in Holding Units held by AllianceBernstein for long-term incentive compensation plans
  
42,757
 
Investment in AllianceBernstein as of June 30, 2013
 
$
1,617,287