Variable Interest Entities Investments in VIEs That Are Not Consolidated (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2011
NrEntities
Oct. 31, 2010
NrEntities
Investments In Variable Interest Entities That Are Not Consolidated Details [Abstract]    
The total non-consolidated CLO entities 3 3
Total assets held by the non-consolidated entities $ 1,900,000,000 $ 1,900,000,000
Total collateral management fees receivable held by the Company in non-consolidated entities 3,000,000 1,800,000
Other Entities Variable Interest Entity In Non Consolidated Entities [Abstract]    
Total assets of the privately offered equity funds that the Company holds a variable interest in but is not deemed to be a primary beneficiary 9,600,000,000 10,900,000,000
Total investments of the privately offered equity funds that the Company holds a variable interest in but is not deemed to be a primary beneficiary 3,700,000 3,300,000
Total investment advisory fees receivable of the privately offered equity funds that the Company holds a variable interest in but is not deemed to be a primary beneficiary $ 400,000 $ 400,000