Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-8 of BGC Partners, Inc. of our reports dated April 16, 2008, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of BGC Partners, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2008.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP |
New York, NY |
December 18, 2009 |