Fair Value Measurement - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Maximum lag period for which the partnership investments in funds are valued	90 days

Maximum lag period for which the partnership investments in funds are valued.

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