Non-operating income (expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
Oct. 31, 2014 |
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| Non-operating income (expense) | |||
| Interest and other income | $ 11,515 | $ 9,346 | $ 8,182 |
| Net losses on investments and derivatives | (116) | (9,151) | (6,946) |
| Net foreign currency gains (losses) | 1,012 | (226) | (97) |
| Gains (losses) and other investment income, net | 12,411 | (31) | 1,139 |
| Interest expense | (29,410) | (29,357) | (29,892) |
| Other income (expense) of consolidated collateralized loan obligation ("CLO") entities: | |||
| Interest income | 17,975 | 3,467 | 16,174 |
| Net gains (losses) on bank loans, other investments, note obligations and preferred shares | 6,094 | 1,625 | (1,282) |
| Gains and other investment income, net | 24,069 | 5,092 | 14,892 |
| Structuring and closing fees | 0 | (2,359) | (4,847) |
| Interest expense | (13,286) | (4,408) | (10,000) |
| Total non-operating expense | $ (6,216) | $ (31,063) | $ (28,708) |