Receivables and Payables - Securities Borrowed and Loaned (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Securities Borrowed and Loaned
Interest earned	$ 1,961	$ 5,512	$ 15,072
Interest incurred	(1,132)	(3,720)	(10,218)
Interest earned (incurred), net	$ 829	$ 1,792	$ 4,854

The net amount of interest earned and incurred on securities borrowed and securities loaned transactions.

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