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RCAP REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
RCAP REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
17.     RCAP REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
 
RCap is subject to regulations of the securities business that include but are not limited to trade practices, use and safekeeping of funds and securities, capital structure, recordkeeping, and conduct of directors, officers and employees.
 
As a self clearing, registered broker dealer, RCap is subject to the minimum net capital requirements of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”).  As of December 31, 2011 RCap had a minimum net capital requirement of $252,681 and would be required to notify FINRA if capital was to fall below the early warning threshold of $303,217.  RCap consistently operates with capital significantly in excess of its regulatory capital requirements. RCap’s regulatory net capital as defined by SEC Rule 15c3-1, as of December 31, 2011 was $351.2 million with excess net capital of $351.0 million.