Consolidated Sponsored Funds (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2017

Consolidated Sponsored Funds Table [Abstract]

Summary of consolidated sponsored funds

(in thousands)	April 30, 2017		October 31, 2016
Investments	$	424,440	$	248,036
Other assets		11,700		10,984
Other liabilities		(46,599)		(23,947)
Redeemable non-controlling interests		(122,006)		(24,474)
Interest in consolidated sponsored funds	$	267,535	$	210,599