CLOs and Consolidated Variable Interest Entities Economic Interests (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Net Income attributable to consolidated CLOs	$ 742	$ 4,643
Telos Asset Management LLC \| Primary beneficiary
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Distributions received and realized and unrealized gains and losses on the subordinated notes held by the Company, net	(2,079)	1,521
Management fee income	2,821	3,122
Net Income attributable to consolidated CLOs	$ 742	$ 4,643

Revenue, comprised of base and incentive revenue derived from the management of joint ventures, managing third-party properties, or another entity's operations.

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