Consolidated Sponsered Funds (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2014 Number	Oct. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013 Number
Schedule Of Consolidated Funds [Line Items]
Investments	$ 648,567	$ 536,323
Other assets	56,456	79,446
Other liabilities	(81,205)	(115,960)
Redeemable non-controlling interests	(94,262)	(74,856)
Number of deconsolidated sponsored funds	1		3
Consolidated Sponsored Funds [Member]
Schedule Of Consolidated Funds [Line Items]
Investments	158,510	153,327
Other assets	14,063	13,799
Other liabilities	(28,464)	(31,008)
Redeemable non-controlling interests	(6,216)	(3,958)
Net interest in consolidated sponsored funds	$ 137,893	$ 132,160

- Definition

The aggregate amount to be paid by the entity upon redemption of the security that is classified as temporary equity. Temporary equity is a security with redemption features that are outside the control of the issuer, is not classified as an asset or liability in conformity with GAAP, and is not mandatorily redeemable. Includes any type of security that is redeemable at a fixed or determinable price or on a fixed or determinable date or dates, is redeemable at the option of the holder, or has conditions for redemption which are not solely within the control of the issuer. If convertible, the issuer does not control the actions or events necessary to issue the maximum number of shares that could be required to be delivered under the conversion option if the holder exercises the option to convert the stock to another class of equity. If the security is a warrant or a rights issue, the warrant or rights issue is considered to be temporary equity if the issuer cannot demonstrate that it would be able to deliver upon the exercise of the option by the holder in all cases. Includes stock with put option held by ESOP and stock redeemable by holder only in the event of a change in control of the issuer.

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