Cover
Cover | Nov. 22, 2021 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Nov. 22, 2021 |
Entity Registrant Name | BGC Partners, Inc. |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
Entity File Number | 0-28191 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-4063515 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 499 Park Avenue |
Entity Address, City or Town | New York |
Entity Address, State or Province | NY |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10022 |
City Area Code | 212 |
Local Phone Number | 610-2200 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Title of 12(g) Security | Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
Trading Symbol | BGCP |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001094831 |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |