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The amount of net capital in excess of the alternative minimum required net capital.

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-Name Rule 15c3-1
-Number 240
-Section 15c3-1

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Amount of net capital requirement computed under the alternative method allowed under regulatory reporting requirements.

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Net capital is equal to the net worth of the broker dealer, less certain items such as exchange memberships, carrying value of securities not readily marketable, haircuts on marketable securities in proprietary accounts, furniture and equipment and other illiquid assets as defined.

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Indebtedness divided by net capital.

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Regulated Entities - Additional Information (Details) € in Thousands, $ in Thousands, $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2018 EUR (€)	Sep. 30, 2018 HKD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
United Kingdom
Regulatory Authorities [Line Items]
Minimum net capital requirement \| €		€ 50
Hong Kong
Regulatory Authorities [Line Items]
Minimum net capital requirement			$ 3
Park Hill Group LLC
Regulatory Authorities [Line Items]
Minimum net capital requirement	$ 250
Percentage of aggregate indebtedness capital requirement	2	2	2
Net capital	$ 33,100			$ 15,900
Net capital in excess of required net capital	32,800			15,700
PJT Partners LP
Regulatory Authorities [Line Items]
Minimum net capital requirement	$ 100
Percentage of aggregate indebtedness capital requirement	6.67	6.67	6.67
Net capital	$ 42,600			96,600
Net capital in excess of required net capital	$ 41,100			$ 96,400
Maximum \| PJT Partners LP
Regulatory Authorities [Line Items]
Percentage of aggregate indebtedness capital requirement	15	15	15