Revenue Recognition - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2018
Disaggregation of revenue        
Total revenue $ 91,360 $ 104,399 $ 178,839 $ 209,363
Operating expenses 68,635 74,715 133,989 152,411
ASU 2014-09        
Disaggregation of revenue        
Total revenue (4,100)   (8,200)  
Operating expenses (4,100)   (8,200)  
Investment management fees        
Disaggregation of revenue        
Total revenue 78,042 88,998 152,453 178,128
Investment management fees | Mutual funds        
Disaggregation of revenue        
Total revenue 52,351 63,394 102,927 126,465
Investment management fees | ETF's        
Disaggregation of revenue        
Total revenue 2,040 2,137 4,056 4,066
Investment management fees | Separate accounts and other vehicles        
Disaggregation of revenue        
Total revenue 23,817 23,589 45,867 46,993
Performance-based investment fees | Separate accounts and other vehicles        
Disaggregation of revenue        
Total revenue (166) (122) (397) 604
Fund administration and distribution fees        
Disaggregation of revenue        
Total revenue 13,318 15,401 26,386 31,235
Administration fees | Mutual funds        
Disaggregation of revenue        
Total revenue 5,391 5,639 10,636 11,189
Administration fees | ETF's        
Disaggregation of revenue        
Total revenue 276 203 546 389
Fund distribution fees | Mutual funds        
Disaggregation of revenue        
Total revenue $ 7,651 $ 9,559 $ 15,204 $ 19,657