Consolidated Funds (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2013
Consolidated Funds Table [Abstract]  
Summary of consolidated sponsored funds
(in thousands)  April 30, 2013  October 31, 2012
Investments   $ 243,657  $ 157,405 
Other assets    7,329    5,594 
Other liabilities    (18,328)    (16,928) 
Redeemable non-controlling interests    (55,114)    (20,072) 
Net interest in consolidated sponsored funds(1)$ 177,544  $ 125,999 
(1) Excludes the Company's investment in its consolidated CLO entity, which is discussed in Note 9.